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"Libertarian" is a relative term, just like "liberal" and "conservative". Someone who identifies as a libertarian does not necessarily desire an extreme libertarian world as you have defined it. For example, a
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What do you think a "libertarian world" is, and how would that differ from an "authoritarian world"? Libertarianism vs. authoritarianism is a spectrum, and nobody in this discussion has advocated for eliminating legal sy
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If someone dumps toxic waste onto their property, which then bleeds into your property because they failed to contain it, the dumper is effectively dumping toxic waste onto your property and you are able to respond with legal action. This i
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In libertarianism, the non-aggression principle is not a commitment to pacifism. When someone trespasses on someone else's property, the trespasser is considered the initial aggressor, and the property owner is within their right to re
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> In economics, induced demand – related to latent demand and generated demand – is the phenomenon whereby an increase in supply results in a decline in price and an increase in consumption. In other words, as a good or service becomes m
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Yes, it's called Open VSX and it's developed by the Eclipse Foundation. - Open VSX: https://open-vsx.org - Source: https://github.com/eclipse/openvsx VSCodium and Eclipse Theia use Open VSX by def
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Obtainium: Get Android App Updates Directly from the Source(github.com)
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Google Pixel 7 Pro Camera test(dxomark.com)
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The feature request for a TrackPoint option on the Framework laptop is right here: https://community.frame.work/t/any-chance-of-trackpoint/1026
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RRR is the most expensive Indian film produced to date: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RRR_(film) See some of the film's action sequences here: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=32790428
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Update: The Trevor Project cuts ties with student surveillance software after online backlash https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/3/23385024/trevor-project-g...
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System76's Pop!_OS Cosmic Desktop to Use Iced Rust Toolkit Rather Than GTK(phoronix.com)
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You can tell whether a Forbes article is reputable by looking under the name of the author. If it says "Forbes Staff", the article was reviewed by an editor. If it says "Contributor" (or "Senior Contributor"),
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The list of distributors is here: https://www.espruino.com/Order#banglejs2 Unfortunately, if you don't want to import from another country, you might be out of luck. According to the developer, you can also buy the SMA
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> Food is a complex mix of vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals (plant chemicals). Phytochemicals are an important component of food and help to reduce the risk of conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some cancers. Vita
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If by "periodicity", you mean temporarily switching to a junk food diet before reverting to a balanced diet, your health still suffers during the time that you are on the junk food diet. It would be healthier to restrict calorie i
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Losing weight is a matter of consuming fewer calories than you expend, but weight is only one indicator of health. The problem with junk food (like high-sugar candy and soda) is that it is sparse in micronutrients and fiber. A person can lo
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My impressions of the Bangle.js 2 are here: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=32968185 The Bangle.js 2 is equipped with a GPS and has a decent selection of location tacking apps,[1] though I've never used this featu
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The Bangle.js 2 is an excellent watch.[1] As a former Pebble user, this is the first device that I consider an adequate replacement for my Pebble (which by now has a diminished battery life and corroded charging contacts). Here is my impres
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Apple is top funder of lobby group that says it represents small developers(arstechnica.com)
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Ok, I see the problem. I had expected the scroll and cursor speeds to be linked, but they apparently are not. For users who prefer slower scroll speeds, I understand how this can be frustrating.
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I'm able to set the trackpad speed in both GNOME and KDE on Wayland with libinput. In GNOME, it is under Settings > Mouse & Touchpad > Touchpad Speed. In KDE, it is under Settings > Input Devices > Touchpad > Pointer
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Aurora Store is still the most convenient way to download apps from the Play Store on an Android device that does not use Google Play Services. If you use and enjoy this app, please consider donating to the developer: https://aur
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The privacy-oriented Mull fork works with those instructions: https://f-droid.org/en/packages/us.spotco.fennec_dos/ But Nightly also works with add-on collections for me. Which step are you stuck on?
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A requirement to provide security and OS updates for 3-5 years affects EU-based companies just as it affects non-EU companies, so I don't see your point. Many phones sold by both EU and non-EU manufacturers don't meet this require
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Absolutely, and I do use Firefox profiles on desktop with the Profile Switcher for Firefox extension.* Profiles aren't available on Android, however, so I use multiple installations there. * Profile Switcher for Firefox: https:/&
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Of course the EU can impose rules within its jurisdiction. The EU already has other consumer-friendly rules, such as requiring retailers to provide a 2-year guarantee (warranty) on products sold. If you don't live in the EU, you aren&#
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Ungoogled Chromium is the Chromium-based desktop browser that I use as a backup to Firefox, but I almost never need it. I have two installations of Firefox: a primary installation that has Enhanced Tracking Protection and privacy extensions
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Each member bank is listed on the website of its regional Federal Reserve Bank. For example, here is the list of state member banks supervised by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond: https://www.richmondfed.org/banking&#x2F
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Section 7 of the Federal Reserve Act has the current details: > 1. Stockholder Dividends >> A. Dividend Amount. After all necessary expenses of a Federal reserve bank have been paid or provided for, the stockholders of the bank sha

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