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jericho_jones··on Bicyclist pisses everyone off by ‘legally’ riding in the street (2020)
In NZ (and probably elsewhere) it is against the law to impede the flow of traffic. Specifically if travelling slower than the speed limit you need to pull over and let other people pass.

Its a fine of ~$150, but hardly enforced.

jericho_jones··on Was Vincent van Gogh color blind? (2012)
I found a setting in chrome the other day that allows you to simulate the 3 types mentioned in the article.

Seems like there is more variation in chromes filters than the ones shown in the article.

BTW they look the same to me too.

In chrome: console > rendering > emulate vision deficiencies

jericho_jones··on Newly published Charles Dickens letters reveal he was ‘a bit of a diva’
Easy to abuse someone who's dead.
jericho_jones··on Map showing birthplaces of "notable people" around the world
More likely a search or wiki index.

Eg. Phil Collins isn't shown in favour of a cricketer from the early 20th century?

Sometimes things are imperfect, not racist.

jericho_jones··on Ask HN: Should I sell my vintage computer collection?
Check out ACMI in Fed Square. They have a section of the "story of the moving image" exhibition on the evolution of video games (https://www.acmi.net.au/story-of-the-moving-image/videogames...).

AFAIR it's not exactly "consoles in display cases" like at powerhouse, but they probably don't have the kit

jericho_jones··on Wealthy mortgage borrowers face cold shoulder from lenders
But government backing is risk mitigation...
jericho_jones··on Revolut raises $500M at a $5.5B valuation
In Australia and New Zealand other-bank ATM withdrawal fees are $2. International withdrawals depend on where you are but 3% or $5 (whichever is larger) is common. This is additional to whatever forex rate they give you.

It's only recently that newer banks are removing these fees.

However, accounts are generally free.