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We're not all doomed, just the NPC's who embrace it.

I've made great money working at small to mid-size corps (and some big ones) where 100% of the nonsense one must live with in FAGMAN Companies just doesn't exist. You come in do your work, have fun, and then fuck off home.

I'd like to see the USA pull completely out of Germany 100% and move all of those bases, troops, etc into Eastern Europe. They will be warmly greeted and greatly appreciated. I would even go as far as giving Germany a way out of NATO and letting them go it alone.

The only thing I disagree with is I like to pull my steaks out the fridge a few hours before I cook them so they're at room temp when they go on the barbecue. They just seem to cook more evenly (medium rare).

Getting hungry....

Here is a thread about what you mentioned.

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=26143779

The 4th Turning.

https://www.fourthturning.com/

Scary accurate considering the predictions were made in 1997. Everything from financial crisis, Pandemic, Social unrest, Russian aggression in Europe, etc. According to the book it will play out by the end of the decade give or take and it will be like nothing anyone has experienced since the last one.

Enjoy....

What about bots and elaborate macros? They have existed in almost every game I can think of. Once games go Play-to-Earn it will draw the attention of the most clever and enterprising individuals finding ways to exploit it.

Great article....

Unfortunately the Russians love their tyrants, 800 years of history is proof. For some reason they have embraced this system of poverty, lies, deceit, murder, evil and continue to support these prophets that lead them further down this hellhole. I can't think of any country in Europe (besides maybe Serbia) that wants anything to do with them.

Double stud construction cheaper? Maybe a while back...

Spray Foam although rated at R-21 preforms much higher since it seals. Blown in Cellulose settles, attracts dust, rodent nesting, and doesn't seal and isn't a vapor barrier or water proof. You get what you pay for I guess.

We have a house in Northern Ontario that is around 4000 Sq/Ft (entirely spray foamed). The costs to heat and cool it are 1/3 compared to the house 2800 sq/ft house in Toronto (insulated with Fiber Glass, Attic Cellulose).

The biggest hurdle is folks just don't give a fuck about the mechanical part of the house. Dry wall covers it all up. What's important is the finish that you see everyday.

Seed the Solar System.

What a boon for small businesses. Standing at a punch press is not only tedious but can be dangerous work. That person who did that could spend their time inspecting the stamped parts, loading the material and supervising the robot instead of wearing themselves out doing a repetitive task. Automation doesn't have to replace the complete manufacturing process, just the easy parts.

Spray foam pays for itself, so it's basically free in the long run. Interesting enough people don't bat an eye when someone quotes them 20-30 k for a new Kitchen but if you quote someone 20-30 k to insulate their entire house they look at you like you killed their mother and sister.

The average home has 2000 ft of linear cracks. Everything from poorly sealed doors, windows, and envelope. It's like the equivalent of keeping your front and back door open all year around. So even after spray foaming there is some leakage (blown door test).

Really, Spray foam isn't that expensive, you should be paying about $3 -$4 a sq/ft at around a R-21 which is cheaper than most tile or carpet installations.

https://huntsmanbuildingsolutions.com/en-US/

If I were building a house I would probably go with ICF forms all the way up and Spray Foam the attic and basement floor (under the concrete floor). If I were renovating, I would Spray Foam and try to make the job large enough to cover the contractors minimum charge. Even a couple of rooms can really help the utility bills.

Does it really matter who you vote for? We live in a kakistocracy where corporations run the country. I think it's safe to say we are in the 4th Turning, it likely plays out by the end of this decade.

I've been touting the benefits of Spray Foam Insulation for years. It is actually incredible how much money you can save on HVAC every year. Your Heating and Cooling equipment can be halved in size and your living space is draft free and incredibly comfortable. Mate this with geothermal and your utility bills to heat and cool are equivalent to someones Starbucks habit (maybe less). If the North American building code was upgraded to a decent performance level (spray foam, triple pane windows, etc), we could probably get away with not having to build another power plant for decades.

Folks shouldn't worry whether it's effective or not. Just go get it because it's never a bad thing to keep everything topped up. I hope they mandate everyone to take those new pills Pfizer came out with, that will probably make us super human Covid fighting machines. If we just keep taking boosters and those new pills Covid doesn't stand a chance.

Please make sure you tell everyone who isn't vaccinated to get vaccinated so they don't make a vaccinated person catch Covid.

https://ifunny.co/picture/don-t-talk-to-me-unless-you-re-gig...

I have a feeling you will need to find a contracting firm that brings in H1B's. All these companies that hire H!B's typically get them thorough contractors and not directly.

You could also try and find a European Company that needs someone in the USA and would facilitate your paper work.

Is this happening in any Red States? I've not heard of these kinds of issues in Texas or Florida etc. Is it just in NY and California and some other Blue states?

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>My wife is an Ironman as well (Muskoka, Tremblant and Penticton). . She's been using Zwift since last year. Great way to train btw and great idea but. My concern would be a collapsed lung(s) if this wasn't calibrated correctly. To each their own, but stressing your lungs and diaphragm this much isn't a great idea.

In a lab they can at least make sure you don't hurt yourself.

I don't know if you realize this but most of the folks who get elected to Congress are already very wealthy and those that are not become wealthy very quickly. And this might come as a surprise to you but the Democrats in Gov are far more wealthier than the Republicans...Go figure the party that says they represent the small guy...lol...

>Colleges assumed the trend of charging $25k to $50k per year would be sustainable.

I understand that commuting to schools is not available to everyone but State schools are affordable. Entertaining the idea to go away for school either leads to higher costs or more debt. A 4 year degree from UT Dallas landed my oldest a 110k + first job in DFW. His entire degree cost approx 45-50k and that included gas, books, etc.

How dare you share your opinion and positive outlook about SpaceX.

I wouldn't worry about the junks, they're fake internet points that mean nothing.

Have you considered BPC 157? There has been some research that it can be beneficial. There are some user discussion on r/Peptides concerning BPC157 and IBS, etc.

Brain-gut Axis and Pentadecapeptide BPC 157: Theoretical and Practical Implications

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5333585/

Everything you're seeing is the result of massive QE and artificially low interest rates. 40% of all the USD in economy has been created in the last 2 years. In 2008 the FEDS balance sheet was 800 Billion, today it is almost 9 trillion. All that money they created out of nothing has to go somewhere and finds its way into the markets, housing, etc. Can you imagine what would happen if the FED tried to remove just a couple of those trillions? Imagine if the FED 0.25 Interest Rate was 5% + it was just 12 years ago.

Can the madness continue, yes and much longer than you can imagine. This will only end when the fed decides it ends, only they know the time and day.

>requiring custom metal alloys produced in part with SpaceX.

Folks don't realize all his companies (Tesla/SpaceX/Boring Co./Starlink/Solar Energy) are one big company. Yeah they have different names but they operate as one, taking advantage of every possible synergy between them. It is a game changer, everything from material science, communication, energy storage, transportation, etc.

It's like the Borg....a lot of companies and industry won't know WTF hit them.

Typical the argument is that a single payer system is to avoid waste. California Government would be the perfect candidate for this since they are so fiscally responsible and do such an amazing job managing their finances. God Speed.

Crazy, the amount of environmental damage flying these aircraft empty to maintain landing slots is criminal. Why not just pay to keep the landing slots and not fly.

Pelosi/husband are fed long before the anyone else eats. Insider Information is tough to beat.

What in the Hell are you talking about?

I would not be surprised to see Moscow coordinating/assisting a response to the unrest under the guise of protecting Russians/Russian speakers in the country. These countries that border Russia are all impoverish and ruled buy dictators/old guard just like Russia is ruled by Putin today. It would be wonderful for the people of Kazakhstan to finally be able to enjoy their culture, language, customs without Russian interference and basically a Russian stooge in charge of their country.

American Factory.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9351980/

>In post-industrial Ohio, a Chinese billionaire opens a factory in an abandoned General Motors plant, hiring two thousand Americans. Early days of hope and optimism give way to setbacks as high-tech China clashes with working-class America.