That would only hold if the law were consistent. This very obviously only goes this single direction.

[citation needed]

Clearly the directors are either making bad choices or choices that only make sense in an actual theater. (In my opinion it’s that first thing)

However this is implemented, it wouldn’t be the default volume control on the remote - that would stay as-is. I’m thinking an on-screen menu with clear labels or something.

Just seal it in dough (as in soup dumplings) then deep fry them.

I’ve had deep fried butter.

I have to admit a song is popular when I recognize the v= code. It certainly does get a ton of listens, year after year.

I guess I’m not understanding your concerns. People with artistic skill can already do anything they want to any audio they want. (Note: that was Way before all this AI junk existed) And I don’t really see how this affects that much.

As for settings, I’m thinking three/four sliders. Much less than a graphic equalizer. It’s just volume control.

Here is my preferred solution that will never happen:

Divide all media audio into separate tracks for dialogue, music, sfx, etc., and let the users control the volume of each separately. To avoid having an easily ripped pure music track, perhaps premix the other tracks in at 10% or so (in a logarithmic scale) and make that the minimum volume of any track other than music.

Event Horizon has a sequel in spirit: The Warhammer 40k universe. (Nevermind that 40k was first)

I’ve had good luck with rubbing alcohol to remove the gooey mess. You’ll end up with bare plastic instead of the rubber grip, but that’s an improvement over sticky.

I’ve actually been seeing dual-hose units in stores now!

I like to imagine someone in a position of power watches that channel and actually did something about it.

That’s just the entire language.

Weird flex, not ok.

Things don’t actually have purposes. That’s a human invention. (Adaptations can improve the chances of spreading, so we say “it does this” or “it’s for that”, but it’s not intentional on the part of the genes, proteins, etc.)

Anyway, about your first question, it seems there are three main ideas about how viruses originate.

Organic

I’m guessing it’s because they can’t compete with store brands and other cheap competition. My family buys this stuff, and we never pay the premium for the brand name.

The local PBS station carried a science show called Newton’s Apple. Not only was the content amazing to a nerdy kid, the theme song was way too cool for a PBS show.

That and Animaniacs.

It is very clearly written so individuals won’t be able to buy a printer without this junk in the firmware. Afterwards maybe they can fix it, but according to the article it includes a provision that 3D printers (or CNC, etc) can’t even be bought online in NY.

The two that fired the shots have been named.

Thankfully Costco stations don’t do that. I’ve not seen an ad at a pump in years.

I switched to Smart Launcher because it was the only one I found that mentioned being able to import my Nova backup. The transfer wasn’t perfect, but extremely good.