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by boc 4y ago
Point to point transit is way different from riding to a bar and taking a Lyft home. Having my own scooter means lugging it indoors. It’s a hardware storage issue, really. I think e-bikes that dock in specific places will eventually be the
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by boc 4y ago
We’re all human. People who are in charge today aren’t biologically better/worse people than the people they oppress. Change the social norms and the oppressed group will adapt. Some of the oppressed will seek reconciliation. Others wi
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by boc 4y ago
I loved them when they first arrived- cut my walking commute into downtown from 20 minutes to about 4 minutes, plus they are super fun to rip down hills and fast since you can lane split through traffic. I think of it like skiing- sure ther
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by boc 4y ago
I’ve seen some fascinating stuff on this site, but someone claiming to trade against T-Bills is hilarious.
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by boc 4y ago
That’s an escalator that China can’t afford to ride. The US would deorbit everything China ever put into space if they started shooting at satellites. Those satellites are part of the strategic triad and would be a direct threat to the US n
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by boc 4y ago
Yeah but it feels true, which is almost good enough. It’s just like everyone who knows a recession is just around the corner. Hard to support with evidence but it’s the vibe du jour.
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by boc 4y ago
A breakdown into what part of the price is set by the business and what part is set by the government seems to fit your provided definition of “visibility”.
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by boc 4y ago
Or, you know, exposure to a novel coronavirus which has been proven to cause serious cardiovascular issues even in healthy individuals. I’d probably start there.
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by boc 4y ago
Least depressed HN user. But seriously, life should be fun. If it's not I'd encourage you to think about how you can make a change, even if it's just your mindset.
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by boc 4y ago
Wish I could upvote twice. The Konza Prairie is one of the most beautiful and peaceful vistas in the country. It’s like being on a boat in the ocean but it’s all tallgrass prairie.
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by boc 4y ago
I have the means to buy a much newer car, but I love my old GX470 specifically because it's the last generation of SUV that has a clear gauge cluster, physical dials for everything, a nice sound system + 6 disc changer without the asso
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by boc 4y ago
The US stopped all Covid restrictions and behavior quite a while ago - Thanksgiving is arguably just as big of a family gathering and traveling holiday, and we haven’t seen a massive spike yet.
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by boc 4y ago
I'll say it also depends on the fabrication method. I have an Allez Sprint from a few years ago - it's aluminum alloy with carbon forks+seat, but the joints are welded a few inches away from the joints instead of right at the join
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by boc 4y ago
When a baseball batter hits a ball at a record 120mph, you calculate the impulse of force (∆p) they put into the swing to cause that result, not the total calories the player consumed during the past year in order to build their muscles. Yo
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by boc 4y ago
I’m not affiliated with these guys at all, and I can’t speak to the long-term effects, but I tried this “flow state” powder mix[1] on a whim and it actually kind of works. It might be placebo but a scoop in the morning after a small cup of
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by boc 4y ago
It’s insane how much cynicism I’m seeing here. I know people who are nuclear scientists at LLNL - if they’re excited about this then it’s a big deal. The experiment actually created more energy than expected and damaged the sensors. This we
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by boc 4y ago
Yeah HN is sadly way off-base celebrating this decision. FB/Insta ads were a key catalyst of growth for thousands of startups and small brands in the 2010s. Now it's all back to square one without an easy growth channel to target
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by boc 4y ago
The US isn’t giving up Taiwan- it’s the perfect opportunity to humiliate the CCP. China is in way over their heads if they actually believe they can achieve a naval landing on a fortified island without air superiority. It would be an absol
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by boc 4y ago
If China really thinks their completely untested military can easily pull off the largest amphibious assault in history, they deserve the results. It would be an absolute bloodbath. Wargame simulations are ways for the pentagon to get more
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by boc 4y ago
Or conversely the US will commit even more resources to the defense of Taiwan now that their own domestic supply of chips is safe. The US had no strategic interest in Ukraine yet we’ve all seen the reaction. The US will gladly defend Taiwan
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by boc 4y ago
I mean, it’s the same reason you can’t find a great mission burrito in Paris. Every city has its own food culture.
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by boc 4y ago
Join the MIC. The military isn’t going to let AI code anywhere near kinetic systems, so you’ll be set for the next few decades. You just need to pass background checks and be ready to see your work used to kill advisories.
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by boc 4y ago
Nobody on the left cares about protecting Hunter Biden. IF he broke any laws, then he should be in jail. AFAIK, there's no current legal case against him. What you're seeing here is the "left" learning to not take everyt
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by boc 4y ago
In the Bay it’s about “Making the World a Better Place”, which is the all-important fig leaf to cover up the uncouth sin of hypercapitalist greed.
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by boc 4y ago
> The US has more expensive workers who are overall worse at the job and don't have the expertise to be compete with the people in Taiwan. Putting the rest of your statement aside, this is a very silly thing to say. The United State
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by boc 4y ago
I'd recommend a mildly-used GX instead. More luxurious + a V8 + same off-road chops for the same price.
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by boc 4y ago
Boston has uniquely crazy walkers. I know because I was one of them. The narrow winding streets and masshole drivers turn the city into an entertaining game of frogger.
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by boc 4y ago
What you said would make sense, but normally it was just me and a bunch of adults. I’d be the only person crossing while they stared at me. This was a few years back so maybe things have changed recently?
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by boc 4y ago
I found that Germans in Berlin got quite annoyed at me, an American, when I’d cross an empty road against the signal. They’d point at the “red man” and scold me. It was quite amusing coming from Boston where jaywalking is out of control.
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by boc 4y ago
I personally don’t hate cars, but I hate that we let them park anywhere for basically free. If we built more high-volume garages and then banned street parking in city cores, our sidewalk cafes and restaurant culture would improve dramatica

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