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  1. On 1/21/2025 at 4:59 AM, 52-80 said:

    is that from multi-material printer or did you combine separate pieces? im itching for MMU upgrade

    AMS-lite on my Bambu A1, can do up to 4 spools at one time.

     

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  2. 13 minutes ago, Al_4_ISU said:

    For only 5 hours, I'd think most decent larger coolers would do the trick.  You only need Yetis for multi day excursions.  Just keep the fucker shut and it will be fine.

    Also, as someone who spends 3-4 months out of the year eating all of their meals out of a cooler, room temperature food really doesn't taste any worse.  I've started to prefer it.  Maybe it's just a Stockholm Syndrome situation.

    Thanks!  What size do you think I need for 20 lbs of meat?

     

  3. Not being a hunter, tailgater, or camper, I don’t know the answer to this question.  I’m sure one of you highly intelligent men-of-the-world would know.  If I want to keep 20 lbs of sliced and wrapped BBQ brisket, sausage, and turkey warm for 5 hours tomorrow night, what size and style cooler would I use?  I know Yeti are supposed to be the best but holy shit they are pricey.

  4. 19 hours ago, DigglerontheHoof said:

    as fried chicken. 

    Was this recent?  Cause of demise? Didn't he claim to be some ultra-marathon running tougher than a delta force warrior street-brawling badass that was in the peak of shape and had ninja-like fighting skills?  I recall him challenging people to fight him all the time over disagreements.  Did he finally actually meet up with someone he called out and it didn't go well?  Surely a guy like him doesn't die of natural causes.

  5. On 1/7/2025 at 3:32 PM, TrashMaster G said:

    Has anyone considered or researched the possibility that Graham might be the late 13-0 Branding Iron's possibly-illegitimate, certainly retarded son?

    Serious question since I haven't been on Texangs in years, you refer to him as "the late," is Branding Iron dead?  

  6. HAL 9000 replica I made, going to put an Alexa Echo Flex inside it to use as a home automation device.  Because Alexa controls my gas fueled furnace, I figure the HAL-Alexa combo might turn off the pilot light and kill us in our sleep.  Miniature UT Towers I give out to little kids at home games.  Made 9 to give out for the Ohio State game, hopefully good karma from that.  UT tie I printed up, I may embarrass my son by wearing it at some point during the reception at his wedding next weekend.  Donut organizer case for my wife to hold paper clips/rubber bands.

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  7. 1 hour ago, Lidig8r said:

    So, I usually represent the university when I travel as well.

    Tokyo and Kyoto in September, Italy last month.

    In Japan, I got 3 random, "Go horns" or "Texas!" The Go Horns sounded a bit like... Go Holns. [no racist]

    In Italy, there were about 10 shout outs. Including a couple in the Castel San Angelo.

    I found that if you do not throw out the "Ugly American" vibe and try to blend into the culture, there are some incredible people willing to help, give information and throw back some drinks with you.

    Same.  All over Europe, the Middle East, Canada, pretty much everywhere I'll get some "Hook Ems" or "Go Horns" if I'm wearing a Horns t-shirt or hat.   I've sat next to people on trains in Spain and in hotel bars in Hungary and find out they are also Texas-Exes.  And yes, if you make a half-assed attempt to speak a few phrases and not be an asshole, most place people are going to be nice to you.  Even in France.

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  8. 1 hour ago, Earl Haffler said:

    me included.  I barely got in way back when as an out of stater.

    I wouldn't have even bother applying these days, I'd have no chance of getting in.  Good thing my recently graduated twins got their brains from their mom.

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  9. On 11/5/2024 at 8:16 PM, NotActuallyALonghorn said:

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    This thing is bigger than I had pictured in my head. 

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    That's a beast.  I've seen some really good reviews on this model.

  10. On 10/30/2024 at 3:26 AM, 52-80 said:

    thats dope shit.  where are you getting the models from?  ive got orange filament right now, and been printing a ton of halloween related decorations and accessories

    Most of these were kind of generic ones off of thingiverse or printables, but I made a lot of modifications.  Mostly adding the colors. Painting the stadium was a bitch.  Putting in the "1" in the tower was also pretty time consuming.  I think I remember paying for the DKR original file on some website that sold STLs, think it was like 3 bucks. I can see if I still have the files of the finished models if you want.

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  11. 10 minutes ago, bad_teammate said:

    Ask Pennzoil and Texaco how necessary papers are when it comes to a contract. Billions can hang in the balance on a verbal agreement.

    It's been forever since I looked at this case and I have no desire to look at it again, but wasn't there a memorandum of understanding with all the terms and conditions spelled out?  I don't think it was a true verbal agreement.

  12. 20 minutes ago, MonkeyDoughnut said:

    Just throwing out as well that more studies showing HIIT can, if used as main exercise, disrupt body rhythms and actually cause weight gain while keeping calories constant. So much info on weight loss not known, but these new drugs seem near 100% as being effective for all. Just another tool in process and one that has potential to really change large number of lives.

    Seriously??  FML if that's true.  I would seriously consider walking into heavy traffic if I found out my main type of exercise for the last 15 years could actually cause me to gain weight.  HIIT is brutal.  I at least deserve some weight loss benefit from doing it.  

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  13. On 6/6/2024 at 10:16 PM, Chewbacca said:

    I am one of those people. According to online calculators, my bmr is right around 2300 calories. I eat right (weigh my food and track macros through My Fitness Pal) and do 5 1 hour HIIT classes a week. Even at 2100 calories a day (when my TDEE is supposedly pushing 3500), I cannot lose weight. Dietician I worked with was stumped, too. I'm moving down to 1800 to see if I can get some traction, but there is no need to be a prick.

    What works for you doesn't work for everyone.

    You may be my long-lost twin.

     

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  14. 5 hours ago, Herbie Hancock said:


    That was condescending and I apologize. The point I want to make but lack the intelligence to articulate in a non-asshole manner is that whenever someone says “I ONLY eat X calories per day and can’t lose weight”, I immediately stop listening.

    100% of the time the people that say this are either 1) lying, or 2) actually taking in 2.5-3x that, but they have no concept of actual serving size for all of their intake because they don’t measure it out. You can’t eyeball something and say “yeah that’s 6oz, or yeah that’s a half a cup”. I’ve been doing this for a good while now and I can tell you that everyone underestimates their portions. Ever want to open someone’s eyes, have them do it their way, then break out your digital scale and measuring cup and actually measure it all. The difference is substantial.

    My minor at UT was nutrition.  While a lot of the shit I learned back in the mid 80s is way out of date, I have a pretty good understanding of portions, carbs, protein, calories, etc.  Genetics plays a huge part in it also.  I did 1500 calories a day and my body would lose some weight (working out 6 times a week) but inevitably I'd go into massive stalls for months at a time.  Trust me, I put in the effort.

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  15. 38 minutes ago, chainsaw said:

    I had the same thought

    I would agree with you if it were somebody else, but I feel absolutely fine.  Had a DEXA scan the other day and I haven't lost that much lean tissue.  I'm 99th percentile for my age in muscle mass.  Whether I was large to start is debatable, I'm 5'7" and started at 246.  Down to 214.  I've always tried to work out and eat right but never could lose weight, obviously now things have changed.  

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  16. Over the weekend went up to Fort Davis to visit the McDonald Observatory.  This is an amazing facility owned by UT that does cutting-edge research in Astronomy.  If you have a chance to visit, I highly suggest doing so.  The night star party is a hell of a lot of fun and I'm not even into astronomy.  Apparently little brother plays some small part in research that is done there and is a partner in consortium that is building some super telescope in the Chilean desert.  This sign on the property graphically depicts aggy's contribution to the project, and is also a good indicator of aggy's importance in the world relative to us.

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  17. On 5/11/2024 at 2:54 PM, wild_turkey said:

    I just got an email from Tesla to finance a new Model Y from 0.99% APR. No idea if it’s available on other models.

    Why are you replacing your Model 3?

    Nope, only the Y gets that APR.  I'm replacing mine since it's 4 years old and warranty is about to run out.  New 3 performance models are faster, better looking, and handle better.  This model is a total redesign and it gets rave reviews.    With the 7.5K tax rebate my payments will be lower.  And I know people giving financial advice would say this is financially silly, it's not a big deal to me.  I live pretty frugally and this is my one indulgence.  I love fast cars and I don't want to spend six figures to get one.

  18. 7 hours ago, Deej said:

    I have no idea. I'm just stunned at how much they all still eat. 

    That just sucks.  There are shortages of this medication for people who have legitimate obesity issues like me that work out, watch what they eat, etc.  It's not for pigs to continue to be pigs or to get down a dress size for your high school reunion.  Fuck these shitbags.  I hate humans.

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  19. I've been on Zepbound for 4 weeks this Friday, down exactly 20 lbs.  I've been working out the same as before (Six 30 minute HIIT workouts a week, upper body and lower body 2 X a week and spin cycle cardio 2 X a week) but I'm definitely seeing some loss in muscle mass.  At age 62 I'm not sure how I'm going to regain that.  But my blood pressure is the lowest it's been in 30 years, so I guess it's a worthwhile trade off.

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  20. 3 hours ago, Chewbacca said:

    This is me as well and my Dr. has said similar things to me.  Have you done any body scans to see what this has done to your muscle mass?  My big concern going on this would be losing more muscle (or as much) as fat.  Can you still get enough protein in your diet?

    I've been meaning to get a Dexa scan but haven't done it yet.  I'm getting about 120 grams of protein a day, but it's probably not enough.

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