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devb··on America’s bald eagle population continues to soar
Buy a bow. Guns are for lazy people
devb··on America’s bald eagle population continues to soar
That convenience is worth the terrible environmental impact to you?
devb··on America’s bald eagle population continues to soar
What a hyperbolic reply. We just want them to use steel shot. It's really not a big deal.
devb··on America’s bald eagle population continues to soar
A local radio station has "Liberty the Eagle" as its mascot. Not long ago it was updated to "Liberty, the Eagle with the voice of a red tail."
devb··on Roads Are Getting Deadlier for Pedestrians
It raises questions of systemic injustice. If there is a demographic discrepancy, it is worth asking why.
devb··on Did an Irish Monk 'Discover' America?
Those are not accurate numbers. Where did you find them?
devb··on DIY microscope lenses on BMD pocket 6K camera
Processing 160 (or more, many many more) RAW files is much more of a pain in the neck than just taking the time to get everything right in camera and dealing with the jpegs.
devb··on DIY microscope lenses on BMD pocket 6K camera
As someone with extensive experience in doing what you're describing with a DSLR, the video option sounds like a wonderful shortcut and I've wondered if it was possible to do it with my current equipment.
devb··on DIY microscope lenses on BMD pocket 6K camera
This only works up to a point before diffraction sets in and the picture quality starts to very noticeably suffer, and comes nowhere close to the depth of field acquired with focus stacking. In fact, with stacking, the lens should be stopped down to the best f-stop anyway (f/8-11).
devb··on Reddit: Online Presence Indicators
I'm not 100% certain because I'm not a mod, but I believe the subreddit owner controls that behavior.
devb··on Beyond Meat signs global supply deals with McDonald’s, KFC and Pizza Hut
"The flavor enhancers and preservatives BHA and BHT are subject to severe restrictions in Europe but are widely used in American food products."

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/28/well/eat/food-additives-b...

devb··on Beyond Meat signs global supply deals with McDonald’s, KFC and Pizza Hut
I'd rather see the expanded list of ingredients in my chili and salsa. I'm sure it wouldn't look nearly as bad as the list above.
devb··on Perseverance Rover lands on Mars [video]
I was wrong... estimated touchdown is 15:55 eastern time.
devb··on Rule Allows Natural Gas Transport by Rail in Dense Areas
What towns has this occurred in?
devb··on Public asked to report receipt of any unsolicited packages of seeds
It sounds like you have less than a passing familiarity with the issue. We have a better understanding of the dangers of invasives and a better regulatory framework to control them than we did in the 1700s. We have eradication programs trying to limit or stop the spread of some of the worst species. Most of them are not beneficial crops.

Maybe a little too soon to just give up completely?

devb··on Bicycles from Sketches (2016)
Or the safety bicycle design is so perfect that any attempt to “improve” upon it winds up coming across more as an art project rather than a utilitarian upgrade.
devb··on A quiet roadside revolution is boosting wildflowers
Yes! It's a statewide program. There's a specific jughandle at the 78/Turnpike interchange that has a nice patch of flowers every summer. It's funny seeing it amid all the industry and crud of the area.
devb··on A quiet roadside revolution is boosting wildflowers
New Jersey has had a trial program for several years now. In fact, you can buy the seed mix that the Garden State Parkway uses.

https://www.gspwildflowers.com/shop

devb··on Stranded after driving out of cellphone range in app-powered smart car
I thought you opened with quotes from the article, but it seems like you made them up? There's no indication that the people here were expecting to go on a pioneering expedition.
devb··on Wearable Microphone Jamming
It's already been tried!

"During a phone interview, Mr. Lopes turned on the bracelet, resulting in static-like white noise for the listener on the other end."

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/14/technology/alexa-jamming-...

devb··on Wacom tablets track every app you open
If only there was an system somewhere between the United States and East Germany. Sheesh.
devb··on Car-Free Streets Will Soon Be the Norm
.... or have a functional mass transit network so that they don't have to live downtown.
devb··on Lockout-Tagout
They also make LOTO derails to keep the train from running you down: https://www.yesterdaystractors.com/cvphotos/cvphoto33914.jpg
devb··on Lockout-Tagout
I think OP is referring to a job site where people coming and going have access to the panel. If you're home alone or only have a small handful of people to keep in contact with then it's far less of an issue.
devb··on Cats Cannot Taste Sweets (2007)
Do you grow cat grass for them? Ours loves it. https://www.hillspet.com/cat-care/nutrition-feeding/cat-gras...
devb··on Online Map Leads Archaeologist to Maya Discovery
You can get USGS lidar point clouds: https://www.usgs.gov/news/usgs-3dep-lidar-point-cloud-now-av...

A commenter above you posted a link to a NOAA data site. I believe that site is a resource for GIS shapefiles: https://coast.noaa.gov/inventory/

devb··on Online Map Leads Archaeologist to Maya Discovery
If you're interested in lidar data for the United States, the USGS has a great tool online:

https://apps.nationalmap.gov/3depdem/

I've used it to map old quarries and other sites in my area.

New Hampshire has an ongoing project to map stone walls using lidar: http://www.granit.unh.edu/resourcelibrary/specialtopics/ston...

devb··on A rise in vegetarian options leads customers to embrace meat-free meals
For people who feel strongly enough about the ethics of animal farming and the environment, meat substitutes can be "good enough." When I gave up meat years ago I just considered it to be the price of doing what was right.
devb··on Match.com Used Fake Ads to Swindle Users, F.T.C. Says
This is untrue. Jacanas, phalaropes, sandpipers, and topi antelopes are just a few counterexamples of your ridiculous assertion.
devb··on The ancient world teemed with birds
Those are all birds that have been able to adapt very well to urban life. For each one of those, there are scores that haven't been able to do so.
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