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jpt1··on Cheap DIY solar fence design
You get a different generation curve (more energy in mornings and evenings) with vertical bi-facial panels. Though this person is in a woody area which might not see that benefit.
jpt1··on Jack Dorsey First Tweet NFT listed for $48M, ends with best offer of $280
He should accept the offer, it’s probably $280 more than the NFT is worth.
jpt1··on Norway to end coronavirus-related restrictions on Saturday
That number includes children
jpt1··on Blue Origin first human flight
Not everyone agrees the earth is round but we don't take their opinions seriously
jpt1··on Google resumes its attack on the URL bar, hides full addresses on Chrome 86
I didn't know there is an option to change it back, thanks for pointing that out. I've found it really frustrating when trying to copy different parts of the URL.
jpt1··on U.S. Life Expectancy Drops for Third Year in a Row (2018)
Having military bases in Europe (if that's what you're referring to) is mutually beneficial to the the U.S and Europe but I wouldn't call it a subsidy. It's done primarily to preserve America's global sphere of influence.

The economic stimulus ended in the 50's, the cold war 30yrs ago.

You can have free healthcare as well as Pax Americana. If anything I believe that free healthcare (and a better education system) would keep Pax Americana around a lot longer.

jpt1··on Ask HN: What is an example of a super simple SaaS that is profitable?
Probably means "close to $1000/month" rather than any value under $1000
jpt1··on I’m a freelance copywriter
Yes it's a UK number and that is an acceptable way to say that in the UK.
jpt1··on Only 9% of America Chose Trump and Clinton as the Nominees
How many people have chosen any Prime Minister of the UK? Its just their constituents that vote for them, so ~50000 people at most.
jpt1··on Black Hole Tech?
> But as of a little more than a week ago I’m finally convinced that black holes exist, just as General Relativity suggests.

Didn't we know black holes 100% exist 20 yrs ago because of the orbits of the stars around the centre of the galaxy and before that because of quasars?

jpt1··on David Braben has been appointed OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list
Yes that's correct