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by stanski 2y ago
Reminds me of the Pilatus PC-6. Another ugly duckling (in some people's eyes) that's a workhorse.
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by stanski 2y ago
Astonishingly precise driving should be reserved for a closed circuit, not a public street, where there are a million other variables you can't control. That's why a good driver in public is a smooth and predictable one, not one w
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by stanski 2y ago
I saw an episode of "Mighty Ships" just this weekend, which followed such a ship around as they were working on splicing one of these cables. Very cool stuff.
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by stanski 2y ago
There's always been nutcases (apologies to people with actual mental illness). The problem is that politicians (worldwide) have figured out how to utilize them for their own benefit. I agree that at times it does seem like a very bad p
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by stanski 2y ago
Hello, HP!
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by stanski 2y ago
My "portable" AC has capacitive buttons. One time I covered the top with something to eliminate the intense glow at night. The next day, the thing went completely haywire and would rapidly switch between modes without being touche
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by stanski 2y ago
Three Comrades by Remarque. I'm not sure what it is about it. On the surface it's a fairly straightforward story but the way the everyday struggles of the times, strong friendship and love are interwoven, is perfect.
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by stanski 2y ago
So just use Windows for gaming only. That's what I do which means I'm in Linux 99.9% of the time.
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by stanski 2y ago
The communication part is a good idea but games? Would hate to watch my kid stare a smart watch to figure out what to do with herself.
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by stanski 2y ago
It's possible he didn't see the train in time to fully stop. Braking is important but steering to avoid something is probably the better option in most cases. It takes some distance to stop a fast traveling, heavy vehicle. Imagine
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by stanski 2y ago
Never understood the point of these car autopilots, or whatever the marketing speak, when you still have to pay full attention to what the car is doing and your surroundings. What's the big advantage? Paying attention and anticipating
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by stanski 2y ago
2015 with very low mileage here and I'm getting this puppy rust-proofed every year, and staying on top of maintenance items. I have a wandering eye when it comes to cars but I'm sticking with a look but don't touch policy.
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by stanski 2y ago
It's also cool to see it tuck in its appendages when it falls; to prevent that.
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by stanski 3y ago
This is what I found the most shocking and disheartening in the first days after the October 7th massacre and the start of indiscriminate bombing of Gaza - the reaction and inaction of the West. At the moment of the Russian invasion, so man
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by stanski 3y ago
Can we seriously compare these two when one costs double what the other does? Seems a little out of touch.
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by stanski 3y ago
Check AMD's PE and then revisit MSFT.
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by stanski 3y ago
openSUSE is seriously underrated. As much as I like trying out different distros, I've been stuck with it for at least 8 years because it's so good.
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by stanski 3y ago
It helped me know more about the basics of flight, so I found it helpful. That and reading flight training books. Did it reduce the amount of actual flight hours I needed to get my license? Probably not. I think it's more help when stu
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by stanski 3y ago
Many things will happen within 10 years. I think the article refers to current times.
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by stanski 3y ago
He has, that's the point. He has an extra $75,000 per year that can go into a new home, than those who didn't have a home to sell.
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by stanski 3y ago
I assume it's a cost thing. Slapping a tablet everywhere and letting the code monkeys figure it out is probably cheaper than making various knobs and buttons. I dread the day I have to get a new car. Even Subaru, who are usually behind
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by stanski 3y ago
Interesting that you are comparing a 1923 factory job to one in web development. It's a very delightful stretch of the imagination to put those two in the same sentence.
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by stanski 3y ago
What is a "mature teenager"? Their brains aren't even fully developed yet. Your point that some adults aren't responsible parents is valid but it doesn't follow that teenager parents can only be just as irresponsibl
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by stanski 3y ago
I don't know why but society appears to always need to over-correct. There is no middle.
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by stanski 3y ago
Isn't this just less efficient electrical heating? Or am I missing something.
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by stanski 3y ago
Just learned yesterday that a bachelor in my building is now $1850 (CAD), hydro and water extra. This is not a luxury building.
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by stanski 3y ago
I like the goodreads rating system because they give you hints when you are reviewing a book and hover over the ratings. I believe 3 stars is "I liked it", 4 is "very good" and 5 is "exceptional" or something s
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by stanski 3y ago
It's so nice to not have to ride your brakes going downhill, especially when you also have to turn at the same time. (I miss my old manual car)
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by stanski 3y ago
Engine breaking on a motorcycle can be quite significant as well. I've thought about this being a problem there too.
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by stanski 3y ago
How do you think re-integration will go after being robbed of everything in prison? Does society gain from this as a whole?

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