bruce511

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by bruce511 1mo ago
The problem with simple advice is that it is seldom easy. And so the response to good advice presented simply becomes "its too hard". The OP said "spend less than you earn". That's good advice, always will be. But y
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by bruce511 1mo ago
For me, one of the primary benefits of ORMs is that they can parameterize requests which then prevents SQL injection attacks. Passing raw SQL to the database needs very careful attention to the dynamic parts, and it's too easy for user
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by bruce511 1mo ago
I mean sure. But in this case the electoral college matched up to the popular vote. I'm not surecwhy you doubt that in the 2024 result?
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by bruce511 1mo ago
I don't think Canada loses the US market. The implication is that if the product gets more expensive then the US simply stops using it, or sources elsewhere. Take hockey sticks. Does this mean Minnesota stops playing hockey? Or they pl
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by bruce511 1mo ago
I think there's a notion that the imposition of tarifs will ultimately affect the amount the country imports. However that stick only kinda-sorta works. As a reference - in the country I live in, exports to the US rose in the year afte
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by bruce511 1mo ago
I agree he did not win the popular vote in 2016 or 2020. (I'm not sure what reflection that is on "democracy" in 2016, but hey.) However he did win the popular vote in 2024. Meaning that people took a look at his first term,
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by bruce511 1mo ago
It's interesting how we seem to go through a cycle. a) There's a gate-keeper who picks winners, and charges money. Maybe book publising, maybe academic papers, maybe music - whatever. b) producers complain - these parasites are su
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by bruce511 2mo ago
There are two common ways to spot hallucinations. Talk to it about a topic you know well, or implement what it suggests and get an error or failure. For the first, we're mostly past the point of just "testing". So I don'
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by bruce511 2mo ago
You don't get angry with the scorpion for stinging the frog. He is just behaving according to his nature. The US is in a late-capitalist phase right now. It's gotten here because the voting public think it's a good thing. Eve
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by bruce511 2mo ago
The developer (likely) won't do it in isolation. But the point of building permits, and building regs and so on is to create requirements that let the development live in harmony with the community. If local govt is not stipulating the
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by bruce511 2mo ago
Fair enough, but again that noise is easily dealt with by proper planning and permitting. Given that chillers exists in lots of places it seems like this is a solved problem.
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by bruce511 2mo ago
I'll be honest by saying I for one have never heard hurr durr before. It might be a bit more localized than you think. Frankly though it's unnecessary to be so personal regarding the people involved, or even the name. Yes, at this
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by bruce511 2mo ago
Whats in a name? Personally I use Google/Windows at work, and Steam/Windows at home. I also have a Meta/Android OS for my phone and a Garmin/Auto OS for my car. My websites are hosted on AWS/Linux, and I browse on C
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by bruce511 2mo ago
Yes, I think bad behaviors do play a part. With any development there has to be some level of trust between the developer and community (where the community are typically represented by local govt.) Once that trust is eroded it can be diffi
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by bruce511 2mo ago
I'm sure there are data centers that make a noise. And if you're firing up a generator that's a separate issue. But the noise from computer fans and power supplies is easy to ameliorate and can be a trivial permit requirement
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by bruce511 2mo ago
>> The entire point of cryptocurrency is to be money that is independent of any government's ability to enforce its laws. Thats exactly correct. The killer app for crypto is criminal enterprise. Yes there are other niches, but no
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by bruce511 2mo ago
I'll add Music. And its never too late to learn. I'm in my 50s and learning piano for the first time.
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by bruce511 2mo ago
Progress in fighting cancers has been enormous over the past couple decades. But there are challenges when developing new therapies. It should be noted that "cancer" is not one thing. The term covers a range of different "dis
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by bruce511 2mo ago
I can speak to this somewhat. My panels are on adjustable frames. Typically I switch from flat (summer) to tilted (winter). As always ymmv and depends somewhat on your location. I'm around 30 degrees from the equator. During summer, ly
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by bruce511 2mo ago
While not in motion, or while in flight, it's not really an issue. Takeoffs and landings are the biggest risk times (and also the best proximity to Fire and Rescue). In hot environments reducing heat load in the plane can definitely im
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by bruce511 2mo ago
Yes, that's a factor as well. If you're opening a door (or emergency exit) you should look first to see if that side of the plane is on fire. But obviously you can open it to look, and there's only a small number that would a
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by bruce511 2mo ago
There will of course always be different potential uses for land. And there are up and down sides to every argument. It's easy though to dismiss options which don't benefit me personally. If I don't cycle then money spent on
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by bruce511 2mo ago
Regulations require that window shades be up (open) during take off and landing. I was sitting next to a passenger once who was asked by the steward to raise the window shade. While doing it, they asked "why". Answering for the st
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by bruce511 2mo ago
The amount of water used is somewhat less important than what the source of the water is. And it's important to understand that "using water" isn't like "using coal". In other words, while coal can be burned on
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by bruce511 2mo ago
Only a small fraction of current flyers get window seats. And the view from the isle seat or middle row is non-existent. And that's before we talk about night flights when there's nothing to see, flights over water when there&#x27
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by bruce511 2mo ago
Imagine you are on a beach. It's dinner time, so you need somewhere to eat. Fortunately there are 1000 restaurants available, all serving the same menu. 50 new restaurants open every day. And 50 close. Sure, if you look really closely
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by bruce511 2mo ago
We live in a world with cognitive dissonance. We have to because if you don't you'd go insane. This article is perhaps a good example of that. On the one hand live in public (post blogs, use the same avatar on multiple sites) but
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by bruce511 3mo ago
>> Maybe publishers should JUST pay authors WELL, and get a book every 2-3 years There are a couple problems with this approach. Firstly, while the median income is 20k, the book business is like films or music; ie not evenly distribu
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by bruce511 3mo ago
I always find this line of thought interesting. Because it implies the manufacturer has all the power. But they don't. The consumer does. Ultimately the manufacturer wins the horse-shoe battle because they are cheaper. And the consumer
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by bruce511 3mo ago
I think this is the key metric. Get people in the door. Sure you can jack up prices on food and drink. Sure you can fleece the people who do come, but everyone who stops coming "because it's too expensive" is lost forever. Th

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