jrapdx3

53 ms·

481.
by jrapdx3 11y ago
The "reader" function in Firefox works pretty well for that. I also found the contrast too low, especially on an older laptop. Switch to FF reader mode made a big difference.
482.
by jrapdx3 11y ago
Discussion of conditions with certain attributes always seems to be a can of worms. By attributes I mean characteristics such as highly variable or difficult to describe symptoms, association with anxiety, depression, pain and other &quo
483.
by jrapdx3 11y ago
This is of course true, though not a new idea. Bret Victor said "the most dangerous thought you can have as a creative person is to think you know what you're doing."[0] Moreover when we are convinced we know what we're
484.
by jrapdx3 11y ago
I like the expression, I believe attributed to Alan Kay (but I could remember incorrectly), saying "when we think we know what we're doing, we don't know what we're doing". By no means am I per se opposed to explo
485.
by jrapdx3 11y ago
I agree with you about the last level. I definitely needed the "cheat sheets" as the options for properties are difficult to remember (names kind of blend together). Finally I opened another browser window on the site I could re
486.
by jrapdx3 11y ago
Using Gimp since the 90's, sure has changed for the better. Lately trying 2.9 on Linux, most recent versions seemed to have ironed out bugs pretty well and I can get work done with it. Under Windows, gimp 2.8 has been marginal at best
487.
by jrapdx3 11y ago
Interesting reference, I'll read that article for sure, JAMA Psychiatry is a top-tier journal. However not a new idea, there have been prior studies showing benefit of light treatment for non-seasonal depression, particularly in &quot
488.
by jrapdx3 11y ago
As the article addresses, if the boundary between science and non-science is fuzzy, then in a way it ironically mirrors the uncertainty so intrinsic to development of quantum theory itself and echoed across the broader landscape of discipli
489.
by jrapdx3 11y ago
Opinions about DST vary, perhaps reflecting how a person's "internal clock" functions. Biological differences play a role, some people are natural early risers, others tend to stay up late. I'm in the latter category s
490.
by jrapdx3 11y ago
It's pretty obvious to tech-aware medical practitioners that the official rules governing health information don't cover the full gamut of circumstances clinicians deal with. The article discusses certain genetic tests not directl
491.
by jrapdx3 11y ago
As a long-time user of Lisp-derived languages (Scheme, Tcl), Kashmir looks like an interesting variation. It's heartening to see a revival of Lisps. For reasons I can't explain, s-expr syntax has a certain symmetry and beauty and
492.
by jrapdx3 11y ago
I have to agree with the numerous comments, results of this "test" are way too dependent on hardware, platform, and other local variables. Was kind of fun though. Using the keyboard, my reaction time "age" was in low 20
493.
by jrapdx3 11y ago
To give a example, we have members living in Canada, Middle East countries, etc. Phone numbers, addreses, zip/postal codes are unlike those typical here in the US, so these are plain text fields in the data entry form. If there's
494.
by jrapdx3 11y ago
Of course it can happen that the developer doesn't adequately address the users' concerns, perhaps it's impossible to do, or more likely, the developer wasn't really listening. So yes, the end-runs could be understandabl
495.
by jrapdx3 11y ago
Free-form text input may be preferred by users, but possibly a nightmare for the developer. As an example, I've been assisting a small non-profit arts organization, constructing a database system to keep track of artists' work, e
496.
by jrapdx3 11y ago
On Win8.1, Firefox (Nightly 45.0a1) loads up the PDF and all illustrations without difficulty. Haven't tried on other platforms. Of course, now what's left to do is reading the article...
497.
by jrapdx3 11y ago
FreeBSD has been my server platform since early 2000's, chosen for reliability and relative ease of configuration (vs. Linux, etc.). The primary server for my business was running FBSD since 2005, stopping only for of power outages, o
498.
by jrapdx3 11y ago
FWIW, tried this with two less common languages: Tcl: + 0.1 0.2 0.30000000000000004 Chicken Scheme: (+ 0.1 0.2) 0.3 Same results under Windows 8.1 and FreeBSD 10.2. I suppose one is as "right" as the ot
499.
by jrapdx3 11y ago
Going at an unusually low speed can attract police attention up here in Oregon. The legalization of recreation cannabis has increased the number of non-alcohol intoxicated drivers. Apparently one sign of DUI of cannabis is going too slow
500.
by jrapdx3 11y ago
Kind of reminds me of visiting photo gear forums. People get into crazy discussions about megapixels, resolution, dynamic range, shot noise, and everything but actually taking pictures. "Pixel peeping" is a far cry from using th
501.
by jrapdx3 11y ago
In his lifetime, Rembrandt was widely known for his etchings. On a vacation in Amsterdam a few years ago I enjoyed visiting the Rembrandt museum occupying a house Rembrandt owned in the 1600's. The museum amply demonstrated his produ
502.
by jrapdx3 11y ago
Thanks, that's a good explanation of open access funding trade-offs. Traditional publishing erects paywalls for readers (buying a subscription or pay per-article fees) but not for authors. OTOH open-access has paywalls for authors (o
503.
by jrapdx3 11y ago
Back in 2002 the advent of online/open-access publication gave an appealing alternative to established journals. As I was among the "pioneers" in publishing on open-access, my bias in favor of it is strong. The traditional p
504.
by jrapdx3 11y ago
The article is a nice tribute to Sagan, certainly one of the more interesting characters in 20th century science. Of course I remember "Cosmos", Sagan being as much poet as astronomer in that series the show was truly powerful an
505.
by jrapdx3 11y ago
The article convincingly establishes an interesting point: the link between decreased infant mortality and lower fertility rate. That supports the wisdom of policies promoting better health care and improvement of the economy in developing
506.
by jrapdx3 11y ago
When article described the protein in the lens as "amyloid", it occurred to me how similar it is to the abnormal proteins associated with Alzheimer's dementia. Sure enough, the last paragraph suggests the very same thing, if
507.
by jrapdx3 11y ago
Interestingly, FreeBSD is well along in resolving remaining issues such that nosh can supplant the init/rc.d tools in use for ~15 years. See [0]. Haven't yet learned about nosh in detail. It does appear to be well thought out, a
508.
by jrapdx3 11y ago
Beautiful place, I was there last summer. AFAIK suspicions about wireless radiation having adverse health effects have not been substantiated. The subject comes up in places distant from BC. Considering the upcoming election year, here in
509.
by jrapdx3 11y ago
"Western coyotes are kind of wimpy." Not around here. In Portland, Oregon, in the west hills <2 miles from downtown and the Willamette River, we are witnessing a marked increase in coyote sightings, and scary interactions with
510.
by jrapdx3 11y ago
The FDA is a federal bureaucracy, and the "picky" requirements are the usual and customary mode of operation. Documentation of details is important in order to conform to federal law which the FDA implements in its domains. Hav

More ›