CmdrSprinkles

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by CmdrSprinkles 10y ago
While not data science specific, I do often find myself on the hiring/search committee for our tech related jobs. And honestly? Aside from the obvious "experience" (at least a year of contiguous experience doing something sim
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by CmdrSprinkles 10y ago
I have a similar fear of a lot of stuff like that So I just use keepass (synced on spideroak, although I am considering alternatives as they still can't be arsed to do 2FA and I am still sceptical of some of their claims). No browser e
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by CmdrSprinkles 10y ago
Which I think is where solar/wind/hydro (in places that aren't the hoover dam...) make the most sense. Topping off comparatively clean sources like nuclear (or, preferably, actually clean sources) either through only turning
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by CmdrSprinkles 10y ago
In a foggy/dreary climate (think UK) it doesn't make sense Same with places prone to radical weather. Or just anywhere that doesn't get a lot of sun (the farther you get from the equator, really). Because even if we get solar
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by CmdrSprinkles 10y ago
Possibly illegal, but the mention of being younger makes me think this is less for a "real" tech job and more for a "normal" job or a code monkey position where you really just need semi-competent people who can fill sea
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by CmdrSprinkles 10y ago
Because Nintendo is a toy company and basically view the classic (and amiibos (and gamecube controllers that only work with one game)) as cabbage patch dolls. This first wave was to gauge interest and build hype. It came out early November
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by CmdrSprinkles 10y ago
Initially they came in a quick enough burst that it seemed prudent to respond. Then it became clear nobody was going to read what anybody else posted and there was no point because I could explain what the site/imgur page itself said u
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by CmdrSprinkles 10y ago
Because it is worth discussing what is and isn't good about something? Just blindly saying "cool beans" isn't really a fun discussion at all. And if a topic wasn't meant to be discussed, it shouldn't have been
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by CmdrSprinkles 10y ago
How is backing up an argument and explaining limitations when questioned "fervor"? I might as well accuse you of being obsessed with calling me obsessed because you bothered to reply. When did we reach the point as a society where
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by CmdrSprinkles 10y ago
Are we really at the ad hominem stage of things? Over discussions of the suitability of a sewn together plastic bag on a 3-day hike?
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by CmdrSprinkles 10y ago
Even if you shut down immediately (more on that in a moment), you can't wipe your storage and The State can still look through that And if it is an ongoing investigation, shutting down immediately may be very difficult. Unless you can
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by CmdrSprinkles 10y ago
So the concern is less the government acting against "dissidents" and more google? Because once they upgrade to state, they definitely have access. Well, I guess you have a point there? Not really sure what it is, but that is a di
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by CmdrSprinkles 10y ago
Even if we assume there is a logical load, durability is still a huge issue. Ignoring the narrow path issues I mentioned other posters pointed out that polypropolene (sp?) deteriorates rapidly in the sun. All of which is a HUGE problem on a
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by CmdrSprinkles 10y ago
DIY stuff is cool and this project definitely is. Just understand the limitations of it and use it in situations where it is safe and logical to do so.
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by CmdrSprinkles 10y ago
In addition to what others have mentioned: Part of this is teaching people to USE banks. A comparison would be how a lot of westerners don't understand how credit cards work and just think they'll get into huge debt. Then they use
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by CmdrSprinkles 10y ago
You know what else works? Just checking cell phone tower usage. The only thing this would give you over that is finer grain data, but it is already pretty fine to start with. And the solution to both of those is the same: Turn your phone of
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by CmdrSprinkles 10y ago
The example/use-case he gives is loading it with 25 pounds of clothes, water, and rocks to test it before a multi-day hike. That gets into the range where all of that matters. Which was the point of my post. In fact, taking something l
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by CmdrSprinkles 10y ago
My point is more that this looks like it might not even have one trip durability. Even your example are two very durable materials designed to not tear. This is cheap plastic... As for dropping the straps: You are right. A light backpack do
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by CmdrSprinkles 10y ago
Honestly: it seemed a bit off to me too, but it was mentioned so I assumed it probably did something. Although, the lifter thing is more just that they don't realize they need to use their legs. Common problem in general, but most peop
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by CmdrSprinkles 10y ago
I would argue that adding the picture of "Look, it can hold 25 pounds of rocks" implies it might be. And I know that the more tech oriented communities often don't appreciate ergonomics and have a tendency to just say "O
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by CmdrSprinkles 10y ago
Interesting as a DIY project, but I would strongly advise not using this for anything where functionality matters (camping, hiking, travel, etc). For just going to work/school it is a great fashion statement, but there are serious conc
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by CmdrSprinkles 10y ago
That really isn't that out of the ordinary. Areas that are particularly susceptible to wildfires tend to have a constant pervading theme of understanding your home can be turned to cinders. Coastal areas have flooding and, depending on
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by CmdrSprinkles 10y ago
While I will gladly rant about my issues with how NASA handles things: NASA and Musk are trying to solve different problems Musk's goal is affordable space travel NASA's goal was space travel (and exploration) period. That means e
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by CmdrSprinkles 10y ago
It seems crazy, but it is really no different than sleeping in a hotel room or going camping. You initially are uncomfortable and it takes a bit of time for your brain to acknowledge it is safe to sleep in a strange place. Then you realize
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by CmdrSprinkles 10y ago
Just worth noting: for those who want to increase their grip strength. The things you squeeze are fine, actually climbing (or lifting weights (or whatever)) is optimal. Avoid fingerboards for quite a while as those are a sure way to injure
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by CmdrSprinkles 10y ago
Get off the high horse Different people like different things. 1337-speak and obscene levels of abbreviation largely came into being as SMS and text in-game chat were popular because, for a lot of people, spelling out words was much slower
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by CmdrSprinkles 10y ago
For meat and fish: Supermarkets tend to have a pound or two of chicken and other meats at reasonable prices which equates to 1-3 meals. A chicken breast (or a few thighs) easily holds up for a week or so in the fridge as long as you put it
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by CmdrSprinkles 10y ago
And that is fine, but I think this thread and these kinds of sentiment show that it IS superior to teach your kids how to cook and to understand that it doesn't have to be a boring slog. Because then, when they are adults, they won&#x2
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by CmdrSprinkles 10y ago
And bath time, watching a bunch of uncoordinated kids flop around on a futbol field, and hearing chopsticks get butchered is? That is kind of parenting. You put up with crap to teach your kids. Also, cooking can be pretty fun. Again boils d
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by CmdrSprinkles 10y ago
US, but I generally find that starch (rice, potatoes, etc) holds up for quite a while and meat can be bought in bulk and frozen, so that mostly leaves vegetables as the difficult item. And that can be resolved by buying frozen or canned for

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