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by blendo 6y ago
From the M-code link: “A core capability of Power Query is to filter and combine, that is, to mash-up data from one or more of a rich collection of supported data sources. Any such data mashup is expressed using the Power Query M Formula La
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by blendo 6y ago
They’ll be able to operate at 30 mph, at night, in fog and rain (but not heavy fog, nor heavy rain). I think they use the 3600 lb Chevrolet Bolt: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Bolt
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Cruise to test unmanned self-driving vehicle fleet on San Francisco streets(sfexaminer.com)
4 points by blendo 6y ago|1 comments
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The Toll of Covid-19(jamanetwork.com)
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7 looming questions about the rollout of a Covid-19 vaccine(statnews.com)
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by blendo 6y ago
Do you mean “incorrect” in the sense that comparing a customer_id to an order_id is semantic nonsense? I agree, and I do wish SQL had stronger typing so the parser could warn you before your query silently runs off the rails. For example,
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San Francisco homes for sale at 15-year high as listings outpace buyers(sfchronicle.com)
2 points by blendo 6y ago|1 comments
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by blendo 6y ago
Drag (physics): https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drag_(physics) TL;DR: velocity is a killer
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by blendo 6y ago
“Polls suggest that Americans are increasingly wary about taking a coronavirus vaccine: A survey published last month by the Pew Research Center found that 51 percent of Americans would either probably or definitely take one, down from 72 p
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by blendo 6y ago
Stephen Pyne is a treasure. More writings here: http://www.stephenpyne.com/
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Bill introduced to promote prescribed fire intends to reduce fire risk(wildfiretoday.com)
155 points by blendo 6y ago|136 comments
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The SCR-536 Handie-Talkie Was the Modern Walkie-Talkie’s Finicky Ancestor(spectrum.ieee.org)
2 points by blendo 6y ago|0 comments
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by blendo 6y ago
Electric motors in the wheels might help on the takeoff roll during initial acceleration to rotation speed (100-150 mph). Perhaps also regenerative braking on landing. And taxiing.
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by blendo 6y ago
Also, Java’s JDBC was hugely helpful in standardizing sql/rdbms database access for enterprise programmers.
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California’s Deadliest Spring in 20 Years Suggests Covid Undercount(capradio.org)
4 points by blendo 6y ago|1 comments
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by blendo 6y ago
Even easier: just place the 20”x20” filter BEHIND the box fan. The vacuum will keep it in place nicely. Be sure to note the airflow direction arrows on the filter.
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by blendo 6y ago
Has anyone tested this over a city-wide area? Better than JamKazam?
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by blendo 6y ago
Tip for 20”x20” filters on a 20” box fan: Put the filter BEHIND the fan. The suction will secure the filter to the fan, and you’ll also keep dirt off the fan motor and blades.
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by blendo 6y ago
My first thought upon awakening at 7:30 am was “Has the Sun turned off?”. Three hours later it’s even darker.
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Spark Plug(en.wikipedia.org)
3 points by blendo 6y ago|1 comments
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by blendo 6y ago
Submitted with the quote: "Polonium spark plugs were marketed by Firestone from 1940 to 1953. While the amount of radiation from the plugs was minuscule and not a threat to the consumer, the benefits of such plugs quickly diminished af
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Portland Police Bureau latest in U.S. to encrypt radio communication(oregonlive.com)
4 points by blendo 6y ago|4 comments
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by blendo 6y ago
Original title was too long: “Despite push for police accountability, PPB, local agencies latest in U.S. to encrypt radio communication”
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by blendo 6y ago
> I think the way to overcome this hurdle is to get into the lab. These days you could do worse than getting an Arduino and learning to make different kinds of measurements with it. Last year I took Electronics 101 and 102 at my local co
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California governor seeks investigation into coronavirus data disaster(mercurynews.com)
1 points by blendo 6y ago|0 comments
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Irregularities in Covid Reporting Contract Award Process Raises New Questions(npr.org)
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by blendo 6y ago
And do read to the end, including the follow-up correspondence.
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Pilot project to test connected car technology on San Diego roadways(sandiegouniontribune.com)
1 points by blendo 6y ago|0 comments
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Don’t Expect to See Concerts Before 2022, Top Touring Exec Marc Geiger Says(variety.com)
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Half of Oklahoma Is “Indian Country.” What If All Native Treaties Were Upheld?(theintercept.com)
3 points by blendo 6y ago|0 comments

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