qjkxbmwvz

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[–] qjkxbmwvz@startrek.website 3 points 21 hours ago* (last edited 21 hours ago)

Hah not at all! I need to remind myself to hydrate and fuel constantly if I'm doing any sort of exercise.

[–] qjkxbmwvz@startrek.website 5 points 1 day ago (3 children)

If you're exercising and you drink because you're thirsty, you probably waited too long to hydrate.

[–] qjkxbmwvz@startrek.website 14 points 1 day ago (1 children)

This type of thing is the nominal purpose of credit scores, I believe. (Whether they're implemented effectively is another story...)

[–] qjkxbmwvz@startrek.website 7 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Note re: mustard. It is not just an "other flavor," it is also an emulsifier!

It took me a while before I learned this. Even if you're not going for a mustardy flavor, a little mustard goes a long way in keeping the oil and vinegar from separating. Definitely recommend using some with basically every dressing you make.

[–] qjkxbmwvz@startrek.website 149 points 2 days ago (20 children)

Physics is like sex: sure, it may give some practical results, but that's not why we do it.


Richard P. Feynman

I think the same is true for a lot of folks and self hosting. Sure, having data in our own hands is great, and yes avoiding vendor lock-in is nice. But at the end of the day, it's nice to have computers seem "fun" again.

At least, that's my perspective.

[–] qjkxbmwvz@startrek.website 4 points 2 days ago

That's what I heard about Chevy's, too.

[–] qjkxbmwvz@startrek.website 6 points 2 days ago

What strings are you referencing here? Is the financial counseling mandatory?

Not everyone is eligible for this, but that's kind of a different issue.

[–] qjkxbmwvz@startrek.website 6 points 3 days ago

In parts of California you are allowed to ride on the freeway shoulder. AFAIK it's only legal when there is no reasonable alternative.

I've done it a few times


it's not ideal, but it's not horrible, mostly because you don't cross on/off ramps (it's just from one exit to the next). In my case I did it because the multi-use path I was planning on using was temporarily closed.

I have been on a different ride where I crossed on/off ramps (I should have taken a different route!), and that really sucked.

[–] qjkxbmwvz@startrek.website 2 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Only tangentially related, but it's often accepted that there is no Nobel prize in economics. There is a Nobel memorial prize in economics (link), but as it was set up after Nobel's death it is in a slightly different category.

[–] qjkxbmwvz@startrek.website 4 points 3 days ago

Once I was biking home over the Golden Gate bridge and I saw two Osprey VTOLs fly under the bridge, pretty close to where I was standing. It was pretty awesome.

 

People often complain about San Francisco's public transit


and to be sure, it's not perfect by any means (multiple separate agencies doesn't help). But the historic streetcars are pretty neat!

They're painted with the livery of various historic streetcars from all over the country (and a few international, I think). Best of all, they run alongside the modern fleet


same route, same fare.

 

Noticed a few days ago that Sutro Tower's red blinking lights are now white. Just asked them on their website form, but wondered if anyone else knows the story with this.

Personally, I miss the red ones!

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