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by possiblydrunk 4y ago
Well, knowledge of those experiments would be relevant when arguing the merits of GOF research, I'm not. I'm simply saying that Derek Lowe claimed that the uproar over these experiments was overblown because they were not GOF base
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by possiblydrunk 4y ago
It's not my definition. And I can't tell what experiments you're referring to, so it's not reasonable to comment. But the experiments done at BU had the potential to produce new viable virus sequences that could display
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by possiblydrunk 4y ago
Derek Lowe expresses a narrow definition of GOF to make his point and defend the research. Interestingly, using his definition, no proposed experiment could be classified as GOF because his definition depends on a successful outcome wher
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by possiblydrunk 4y ago
I think if you set speed to 1, it's realtime.
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by possiblydrunk 4y ago
Is there a way to set the time to 'now'?
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by possiblydrunk 4y ago
Item 5(g): 5. involve the sending, posting, or publication of any messages, content, or materials that, in PayPal’s sole discretion, ... (g) are fraudulent, promote misinformation, or are unlawful, ...
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by possiblydrunk 4y ago
Noticed that the updated PayPal TOS includes a prohibition on posting misinformation. PayPal has sole discretion as to what constitutes misinformation (or any other violation). And the fine is $2500 per incident.
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Updated PayPal Acceptable Use Policy [pdf](paypalobjects.com)
10 points by possiblydrunk 4y ago|5 comments
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by possiblydrunk 4y ago
> If you read that level of intent and nuance into word choice, life is going to be very hard and confusing if you meet someone not in your culture bubble. This has been my experience. Be patient and give the 'questioner' a ch
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by possiblydrunk 4y ago
Not questioning the post or it's conclusions, but how does Kurtis 'know' that the drives are fake? Is it just the price point? Are there reliable lists to check? Curious as to how to spot fakes.
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by possiblydrunk 4y ago
I would never think about regrets, my own or those of others. While there is always the lure of capitalizing on the knowledge, it's rarely worth it. Thinking about negative things (that is a regret after all) in the past is pointless -
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by possiblydrunk 4y ago
They are amazingly durable, but they can't handle a (now dead) chipmunk :(
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Elon Says Tesla's Cybertruck Will Be 'Waterproof Enough.'(gizmodo.com)
1 points by possiblydrunk 4y ago|0 comments
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by possiblydrunk 4y ago
Wow, didn't know it was still alive (in one form or another). I remember getting gcc running and installing busy box. It became something of a challenge to see what you could install and run on this tiny machine.
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by possiblydrunk 4y ago
Early 2000's (2002?) there was a pocket PDA device that ran linux and had a workable keyboard - the Sharp Zaurus SL-5000D (developer edition). 32 Mb RAM! Had a JVM installed. Got mine at Java One with a Linksys 802.11b Network Card. F
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by possiblydrunk 4y ago
In a similar vein ... Now there's no more oak oppression For they passed a noble law And the trees are all kept equal By hatchet, axe, and saw Rush - The Trees
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by possiblydrunk 4y ago
Maybe rule 10 explains rule 9 :)
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by possiblydrunk 4y ago
Nice! I love the symmetry in: The future was better in the past. The past will be better in the future.
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by possiblydrunk 4y ago
>There are a few more things that I think would be fun to do: First off, it's beautiful! Second, just because you can, doesn't mean you should :) I think it's art, so be careful about adding more. The minimalism is beauti
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by possiblydrunk 4y ago
The article mentions that: “We physicians find it UNCONSCIONABLE that no other solution is proposed to this situation other than medical assistance in dying,” they wrote.
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by possiblydrunk 4y ago
In the vast majority of cases, nothing, as the mutations will likely be silent. In the worst case, a point mutation could possible lead to the development of a cancer. But remember, the article says this has been going on all the time as n
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by possiblydrunk 4y ago
The former, though likely still at a pretty low rate. These instabilities can result in mis-pairing at replication which results in a mutation in the replicated strand. Article suggests that this may be a significant source of mutations th
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by possiblydrunk 4y ago
Reprimanded by dang - another milestone achieved! I feel strangely honored and ashamed at the same time :)
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by possiblydrunk 4y ago
Yes, this! Perfectly stated. Why can't this be codified in law?
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by possiblydrunk 4y ago
The tyranny of the local maxima. Maybe society should expend more energy to help you get off your local maxima and onto a new higher local maxima rather than facilitating your demise.
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by possiblydrunk 4y ago
>That seems not only misleading to me, but pure lie. Did you bother to read the article about the woman, or just the headline? From the linked article: A 51-year-old Ontario woman with severe sensitivities to chemicals chose medically-as
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by possiblydrunk 4y ago
Not directed at your comment. But is calling a person a "crotchety and elitist angry person" necessary to the point being made? Seems a bit ad hominem to me.
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by possiblydrunk 4y ago
Anger isn't needed to make a good point! Politeness works just as well :)
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by possiblydrunk 4y ago
20+ year old DNA samples, even stored deeply frozen, could accumulate damage that would be amplified during library prep prior to sequencing. To make the case, they would really need appropriate control samples from the same time periods s
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by possiblydrunk 4y ago
> Stop being a crotchety and elitist angry person ... Sounds familiar, like I just read an example of it :/

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