nigerian1981

The fake Chinese eggs were the high point for me

Nice demonstration of the features [1]

[1] https://youtu.be/sTNwPWHjaLk

I’m going to give it a try tomorrow

Any thoughts on using CotEditor vs Sublime as a Dev needing to open json,sql,log files etc?

There are surviving examples such as the Archer at the Louvre [1]

[1]https://collections.louvre.fr/en/ark:/53355/cl010210299

Yes it is. Took me a while to process the MP’s name, Shiv R M’Timbers

That made me chuckle

Fair point

To be fair the article does address the childish criticism: “ One of the major points of criticism is that overusing Claymorphism and going overboard with colors and typography can give off a somewhat childish feel to the UI.”

Yes it was, but also fun to watch

They need to bring back the Jabulani from the 2010 World Cup

You would have thought Meta would have had employed plenty of Dutch resources with local knowledge.

I’ve seen the Micronaut framework used instead of Spring Boot a lot recently for AWS Lambda

Thanks for sharing

Which may explain why some mutinous Russian troops ran over their own commander, if the reports are to be believed.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/mar/25/russian-troops...

We’ve been here before with the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. That didn’t work out too well for them either

The renminbi’s status as a reserve currency has been impeded by the Chinese government’s unwillingness to free up its exchange rate, allowing the currency’s external value to be determined by market forces, and to fully open the capital account.

That’s because it’s a fancy word for gambling

Indians have their own twist on Chinese food using spices you wouldn’t normally associate with Chinese cuisine.

Budget caps were introduced recently, but it’ll take some time before it gets reflected in results.

Sure has and you wouldn’t get words like this on Wordle either https://youtu.be/U7qxpAUKy4c

People, please stop confusing Putin and poutine. One is a dangerous and unwholesome mix of greasy, lumpy and congealed ingredients, the other is a delicious food.

One theory is that Ukraine may be running out of armed drones and its small, outnumbered air force may be wary of being shot down by Russian air defence batteries.

Ben Barry from the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) suggests the Ukrainians may well be safeguarding what resources they do have in readiness to counter-attack when the Russians get closer to Kyiv

Polls show most Russians are backing Putin

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/mar/04/russia-appears...

You’re not wrong there. The BBC interviewed a former deputy prosecutor general of Ukraine, who told the network: “It’s very emotional for me because I see European people with blue eyes and blond hair … being killed every day.” Rather than question or challenge the comment, the BBC host flatly replied, “I understand and respect the emotion.”

What’s the difference between what Russia is doing and America’s illegal invasion of Iraq. Why weren’t American athletes banned?

Seems to be the model adopted by Manchester United too in recent times who coincidentally have American owners

Plans are already underway to divert gas to Europe https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/jan/25/us-europe-ru...

I know exactly how you feel. Wish I’d chosen a different field such as Mechanical or Electrical Engineering to IT.

“Yes, I can hear you, Clem Fandango!”