OT: CBJ Lounge XXI (All Non-Sports, Non-Political Talk Here)

[Maitz]

Hey guys! Me and my friends from Montreal are going to go to the Browns-Seahawks game on October 13th, we are 30 yrs old and looking for a good bar to hang on Saturday night, any good places in Cleveland?

 

[Viqsi]

This morning's Yom Kippur sermon at my synagogue was focused on empathy - specifically, its necessity, how it's a skill one can cultivate, and it's also one that is dwindling in society today.

I happen to agree w/r/t its necessity, mostly from personal experience, but there's evidently acknowledged practical benefits as well:
Think Empathy Is A Soft Skill? Think Again. Why You Need Empathy For Success

So! Some strategies to look at for improving one's skill at same:
Empathy is a skill. Here are 5 ways to get better at it.

And another why-and-how-to for fellow tech geeks (this would be the one that illustrated - to my surprise - most of why I've been able to maintain gainful employment in IT, and thus making me think "I should be explicitly practicing this EVEN MORE"):
Empathy is a Technical Skill

yes, I know, it's yet another Viqsi Is Preaching Again bit, but work with me here

 

[Jive Pawnbroker]

I really want to cut the cable tv cord but don't want to go without FSO. What are my best options?

 

[Viqsi]

I really want to cut the cable tv cord but don't want to go without FSO. What are my best options?

I've been using Youtube TV for just over a year now and it's done really well. They did recently raise the price, which is kind of annoying, but it's been worth it so far IMO.

 

[Jive Pawnbroker]

I've been using Youtube TV for just over a year now and it's done really well. They did recently raise the price, which is kind of annoying, but it's been worth it so far IMO.

Thanks - at this point it looks like YT and PS Vue look to be the frontrunners. PSV having both NHLN and NFLN make it look like the better option upfront but I still need to do some more digging.

 

[Johansen2Foligno]

Thanks - at this point it looks like YT and PS Vue look to be the frontrunners. PSV having both NHLN and NFLN make it look like the better option upfront but I still need to do some more digging.

I have PSVue and I love it, if that helps.

 

[Viqsi]

Thanks - at this point it looks like YT and PS Vue look to be the frontrunners. PSV having both NHLN and NFLN make it look like the better option upfront but I still need to do some more digging.

Ah. Neither of those networks were considerations of mine when I was shopping around; I was more concerned about getting Jackets, Crew SC, and Buckeye football games. My parents and my sister have broader interests, tho, and they piggyback on my account through the "family access" thing Youtube TV does (we all live close enough together that we can sorta kinda get away with it ).

 

[Nanabijou]

I have Sling and had no idea until the second CBJ game of the season that they were in a contract dispute and had lost FSO for the time being. I'm debating switching now as I've had to watch the last few CBJ games at a bar. I'm going to check out Youtube TV a bit more closely.

 

[Monk]

I have Sling and had no idea until the second CBJ game of the season that they were in a contract dispute and had lost FSO for the time being. I'm debating switching now as I've had to watch the last few CBJ games at a bar. I'm going to check out Youtube TV a bit more closely.

For a short term solution, you can always check out the reddit NHL streams. They're surprisingly reliable.

 

[Johansen2Foligno]

I am going to Seattle in January. Any tips on what to see? I will be staying downtown for five days.

Also, does anyone live there or did at one point? The reason I am making this trip is to check the city out as a potential place to move to.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

I don't know which ones of us have military service in their personal histories or are perhaps currently active/reserve military or maybe have sons and/or daughters in the service. In any case, this and every day, thanks for being who you/they are and what you/they do.

 

[Jive Pawnbroker]

I have PSVue and I love it, if that helps.

It sucks PS Vue is going away, huh? I was about to sign up with them until I found out they were closing down in January. I went with YouTube TV instead and am much happier with them vs WOW. I'm saving about $70 per month and getting more channels than I was with cable.

 

[Jovavic]

Maybe since they're taking Vue down, Sony will allow a YouTube TV app for PS4 now

 

[Johansen2Foligno]

It sucks PS Vue is going away, huh? I was about to sign up with them until I found out they were closing down in January. I went with YouTube TV instead and am much happier with them vs WOW. I'm saving about $70 per month and getting more channels than I was with cable.

It was a low-key announcement. I am bummed. Luckily, YouTube TV sounds like a good equivalent. I am more concerned that these apps will start going away as they are increasing in cost. I love the flexibility they offer to cancel for summer when I don't watch as much TV.

 

[Viqsi]

Slightly happier news - some of you may have noticed in a GDT not too long ago when I mentioned my mother also has colon cancer, and I''ve gotten a few well-wishes PMs. Well, we just got the CT results back, and her treatment is going to be "one quick surgery and then it's done". Nothing severe. So, breathing a little easier.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

Slightly happier news - some of you may have noticed in a GDT not too long ago when I mentioned my mother also has colon cancer, and I''ve gotten a few well-wishes PMs. Well, we just got the CT results back, and her treatment is going to be "one quick surgery and then it's done". Nothing severe. So, breathing a little easier.

This is great news!

Still, eff cancer.

 

[Johansen2Foligno]

Slightly happier news - some of you may have noticed in a GDT not too long ago when I mentioned my mother also has colon cancer, and I''ve gotten a few well-wishes PMs. Well, we just got the CT results back, and her treatment is going to be "one quick surgery and then it's done". Nothing severe. So, breathing a little easier.

That is great news.

 

[Jaxs]

Slightly happier news - some of you may have noticed in a GDT not too long ago when I mentioned my mother also has colon cancer, and I''ve gotten a few well-wishes PMs. Well, we just got the CT results back, and her treatment is going to be "one quick surgery and then it's done". Nothing severe. So, breathing a little easier.

Great news. My wife has been fighting breast cancer going on four years now.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

Great news. My wife has been fighting breast cancer going on four years now.

Ah! We're with you and Mrs. Jaxs.

 

[Jaxs]

Ah! We're with you and Mrs. Jaxs.

Thank you.

 

[Viqsi]

Great news. My wife has been fighting breast cancer going on four years now.

Yikes. We haven't had any multiyear battles, thankfully. Hope all goes well.

 

[Jaxs]

Yikes. We haven't had any multiyear battles, thankfully. Hope all goes well.

Thank you.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

Merry Christmas everybody!

 

[Madifer]

This morning's Yom Kippur sermon at my synagogue was focused on empathy - specifically, its necessity, how it's a skill one can cultivate, and it's also one that is dwindling in society today.

I happen to agree w/r/t its necessity, mostly from personal experience, but there's evidently acknowledged practical benefits as well:
Think Empathy Is A Soft Skill? Think Again. Why You Need Empathy For Success

So! Some strategies to look at for improving one's skill at same:
Empathy is a skill. Here are 5 ways to get better at it.

And another why-and-how-to for fellow tech geeks (this would be the one that illustrated - to my surprise - most of why I've been able to maintain gainful employment in IT, and thus making me think "I should be explicitly practicing this EVEN MORE"):
Empathy is a Technical Skill

yes, I know, it's yet another Viqsi Is Preaching Again bit, but work with me here

Hmm shalom shalom, Im not a practicing jew like you seem to be, yet its still interesting that they emphasize such things as a part of the religious gathering.

 

[Derby]

Great news. My wife has been fighting breast cancer going on four years now.

Diagnosed here during Hockey Fights Cancer stretch of games in 2016. I completed 26 months of BC treatment and have 5-7 years of meds ahead. God bless you and all the caregivers out there!!! No way I would have gotten through it without my support team.

My mantra was “good medicine and a peaceful mind.” I am thankful for both. Sending you both the same wish.