Coolcoder360

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[–] Coolcoder360@lemmy.world 1 points 5 days ago

All these people saying two... Realize that it depends on the cat's personality, I've had a cat that would go for blood with any other cat, very territorial, so don't try to just get two cats if you don't know that they'll work well together. Last thing you want is them hurting each other while you're at work.

[–] Coolcoder360@lemmy.world 5 points 5 days ago (1 children)

"don't even know if allergic to them" Typically a humane society will let you play with or interact with some cats before adopting them, do that or go to a cat cafe first, you don't want to be finding out after getting a cat that you're allergic... Best way to tell is put nose to fur coat and inhale.

I've owned 4 different cats in my adult life and we had two when I was a kid (not at the same time). They will each have their own personality, some will prefer more interaction than others. Some will be more violent than others (don't play with them with your hands it can encourage biting or scratching people, always use a toy)

You will want cat scratching poles for the cat to use instead of your furniture some flower varieties have pollen that is toxic to cats (lilies or pretty much any bulb) the cat just has to smell it, not eat it, to get sick (or worse). And be aware that you will likely want to trim the cat's claws, that involves holding the cat snugly enough for them to not escape while trimming their talons. Older cats may have medicine you'll need to give, so definitely don't be shy about thrusting a pill down their throat if need be.

Cats can be perfectly fine as an only cat, but it will help to find toys that encourage solo play, one example is a circular plastic track with a ball in it that they can hit around and around.

Also, be aware that hairballs are a thing and can be a common occurrence (weekly, sometimes more often) there are strategies such as a furminator comb (removes excess hair by brushing), hairball diet cat food, hairball treatment goop (comes in a tube and they have to eat a little bit).

And of course, cats need to exercise and watch their diet just like humans, and they're creatures of habit so you will want to not get up early to feed or give them treats because they will expect that at that time then.

Oh and being woken up at strange hours of the night is a normal occurrence whether it's from knocking shit down in the other room or just sitting on your chest and meowing.

[–] Coolcoder360@lemmy.world 3 points 5 days ago

The lots of work and stressful pushy deadlines etc points probably also apply to IT too. Or software engineering or many other positions where you have to deliver something on time. I wouldn't expect that to go away when just switching to a different field, but what you have to do to meet the deadline will change.

[–] Coolcoder360@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Only flaw is that they're drinking Modelo and not Busch, the brand that makes beer in camo cans. 10/10 no notes.

[–] Coolcoder360@lemmy.world 15 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Agree, the few videos of his that I appreciated were so rare and in every one he reminds me of that guy who is a pain to actually work with and any way other than their way is completely incorrect to them.

[–] Coolcoder360@lemmy.world 15 points 1 month ago (4 children)

I saw those ads at an airport too. Can't imagine what they expect people to do when they see the ad... Who's even the target audience for ads like this in the airport?

[–] Coolcoder360@lemmy.world 10 points 1 month ago (1 children)

The issue is primarily with any bacteria in the food being able to multiply between 40F and 140F. So just not having eggs or milk doesn't mean that it's sterile enough to not need to follow the food safety requirements.

Once you open the can or container of cookie dough it's certainly not sterile anymore and no longer able to be keep at room temperature without possibility of bacteria growing, so even if it was stored in a sterile environment once it's on the sheet it isn't shelf stable anymore.

[–] Coolcoder360@lemmy.world 101 points 2 months ago

Another resignation due to burnout.

[–] Coolcoder360@lemmy.world 7 points 3 months ago

+1 for gravity reading.

Also 4 days is nothing, give it a week or two at least.

[–] Coolcoder360@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Not sure what you mean by unknown biology. I'm assuming the goal is to produce alcohol so measuring density will tell when the sugars have stopped being converted to alcohol because the specific gravity will stop lowering. Assuming proper sanitation has been performed of course to prevent other things growing...

Or do you mean if he's fermenting not with yeast but like lactofermentation?

[–] Coolcoder360@lemmy.world 5 points 3 months ago (3 children)

You would also require a hydrometer in order to tell if the fermentation has completed. This is the only way to ensure that fermentation has finished and prevent making further bottle bombs such as the one in the picture.

Bubbles are not a valid method to determine fermentation and you will need to use the hydrometer to get a specific gravity reading at the beginning before fermentation begins, as well as throughout the fermentation process. If there is more sugar it is always possible for fermentation to begin again even if it had stopped. So you will need to also have stabilizers to prevent fermentation starting again should you decide to bottle.

[–] Coolcoder360@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Typically those shouldn't be used indoors though, right? Usually a gas stove will have ventilation, but no gas stove, then likely not enough ventilation and you'll need to step outside or crack a window to cook with gas.

 
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