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Yes. There are many reasons why someone would work at a job that doesn't make them happy, chief amongst those is supporting their family as best they can. Along those lines, I've had a coworker tell me: "Don't get good at doing something you hate."

> adding mass to objects even when their main purpose depends on users moving them

I used to work for a music electronics company who added metal plates to the products for no reason other than making the products heavier so that the users feel like they’re getting their money’s worth.

Sample point of 1 and everything, but regarding JK Rowling (whom I had to clarify as the author of Harry Potter), my 11yo youngling has no knowledge about her besides: "I heard that the first Harry Potter book is kind of boring, but the second one gets better." So at least amongst my 11yo's friends, JKR doesn't matter. They talk about currently published series such as Wings of Fire, Keeper of Lost Cities, Whatever After. I think they see Harry Potter as some old series that people read in the past.

>> some of them were 38+ and saying they're thinking about having kids soon; there's like a 25% chance that ship has already sailed,

> 25% is nonsense.

Yes, I think it's worse than that.

"A woman in her early to mid-20s has a 25–30% chance of getting pregnant every month. Fertility generally starts to reduce when a woman is in her early 30s, and more so after the age of 35. By age 40, the chance of getting pregnant in any monthly cycle is around 5%." (https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtrea...)

That is a good question, although it is tangential as even with socialized medicine, these kind of issues happen. People get seriously ill and die every day, regardless of the amount of care they receive.

Seems like everything old is new again. I remember reading similar things in misc.fitness.weights about 20 years ago, and a workout routine called Hypertrophy Specific Training was the suggestion. The idea is to do full body workouts every time, starting with 2 weeks of 15 reps, each workout increasing the weight until you reach your max, then 2 weeks of 10 reps, then 2 weeks of 5, then 2 weeks of rest. This workout routine tackles many of the problem points that the article points out.

Another thing I remember from the misc.fitness.weights days is the statement that nothing works for everybody all the time, which applies to diets and workouts. Just because something is working for you right now, does not mean that it will work for someone else, nor does it mean that it will continue working for you in the future as your body changes. Therefore it will always be a journey of exploration to find what works at the current stage in your life.

It's a question of return on investment. If spending the extra minute everyday saves a probable $10k over your lifetime due to dental work, then yes it might be worth it. But if it saves a probable $10, it might not.

Typical reverse osmosis filter systems have to throw away 1x-3x the amount of water filtered, which could be quite wasteful depending on your water usage. It also removes many minerals which some people then have to add back into the water. With the water shortage issue in California, I decided to switch to just regular undersink water filter as a replacement for bottled water instead of reverse osmosis.

Amazingly enough this can happen in the US as well. About 15 years ago I went to a sleepy little town in Northern California (might have been near Novato), where there was a used bookstore with nobody working. You pay what you think the book is worth, and just put your money in the tin by the door. Wonder if that bookstore is still around.

And vice versa, do you ask any hosts whose house you are about to enter whether they have any out-of-spec electrical work before entering the house?

Different models and different designs and everything, but just as another data point, I recall my chest freezer pulling 300W+ when the compressor kicks on, and likely higher transient spikes, as it kept burning out the fuse on my 500W transformer, and I had to switch to a 1kW one.

It was very interesting to me that South Korea is a high trust society in terms of crime (cash boxes left unattended, bicycles unlocked, people feel safe to walk the streets alone late at night), however it is very tribal and low trust in terms of providing assistance (less help provided to strangers in the streets compared to the US.. I've had to step in multiple times as I noticed that local Koreans were not helping). Maybe it's a big city thing (above experiences were in Seoul).

It's got to be more than that, perhaps the bin shape creates a better air-frying environment? Why is there a difference in cooking results between the toaster oven "air fryer" and the bin type?

I looked into that... Outlet timers are now more expensive than a smart power plug ($10 vs $5). I went the smart route.

Not everyone wants the results of concentrating on a certain sport/job/hobby, even if they are naturally great at it. For example, many women (or men for that matter) might not want the physical result of being the world's best body builder, even if they are genetically predisposed for it. Being the world's best horse hockey might also not appeal to many, the prestige probably goes most too the horse and not the jockey. I'm sure there are other activities which are lacking in some aspect, which would make people who would excel at it turn away.

Also, as it takes some time to get past the amateur level and explore whether one actually had generic potential to be great at a sport, and that there are more sports than time, there's an element of chance whether someone hits upon the right sport.

In a similar vein, the drying of Lake Mead is revealing bodies of victims of accidents and foul play: https://www.thefocus.news/culture/why-is-lake-mead-drying-up...

It's not so recent. The Aura Interactor (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aura_Interactor) was released in 1994...

In terms of time commitment, Kittens was tops (I had the game running for close to a year in the background), but in terms of enjoyment, I have to say my favorite incremental game is Idle Loops: https://omsi6.github.io/loops/

I'd love to see if some the following issues have been thought through:

- This sounds like spec work, where someone writes up a PR and submits hoping that they will be picked and/or paid the amount they request

- What happens if there is a disagreement about the payment amount? If the submitter withdraws their PR, are the maintainers then limited in their ability to code up their own fix since they've already seen the PR?

- If someone submits a PR and gets paid, then a bug is found in their code, do they have to pay from their share to fix the bug? What if the payment amount requested for the fix is higher than their share?

- It sounds like payment amount is determined through negotiation between the maintainer and submitter, or through discretion of the maintainer. Any clear metric on amount is likely to be gamed.

Unfortunately at €2300, this isn't something that people who want to try learning absolute direction sense can purchase without much thought. I suppose the high price is due to having to pass certification as a medical device?

Headband would require constant wearing of a hat. I would prefer a belt version.

Some advice from my job search about 2 years ago, hopefully it's still applicable.

1. Have your peers or friends at different companies critique your resume. I went from an overly-wordy resume that barely fit on 2 pages to a resume that had concise and impactful wording with all my job experience on the first page. Also, if you are applying for very different positions, you might want to tailor your resume for each vertical.

2. Applying for multiple positions at multiple companies at the same time is fine. No one owes anyone anything, and if you or a company you are applying to is unable to wait for the other, then let the opportunity pass like ships in the night. Don't let FOMO lead to inaction.

3. If you are finding multiple options you are interested in, track it on a spreadsheet as to the application status and next steps. It's easy to get lost without some sort of system.

4. I found recruiter reply timeframes and rates to be pretty abysmal overall, especially if you are applying through job sites and not through referrals, so cast your net a little wider than your specific areas of experience, so that you have a steady stream of responses. You might find a good fit in an adjacent position, the recruiter might be able to make a recommendation for another opening in the company, or it could just be good interview practice. You can always trim it back if it gets too much.

5. Job hunting can become a full time job on its own. With multiple inquiries in flight and the slow response, it can get discouraging. Remember that it typically takes many months to find a position that's a good fit; it's a marathon, not a sprint.

To add to this clarification, the reason is that the power tools from one company typically have interchangeable battery packs, therefore if you have purchased a few full sets with battery and charger, often you do not need more, therefore tools can be purchased "body only".

Here is an example: https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-ONE-HP-18V-Brushless-Cordl...

Edit: GP asked for link to tool that costs similar to an iPhone that is body only, here's one priced at $2500: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Makita-18V-LXT-Lithium-Ion-Cordl...

I used this technique while cutting in a previous life where I lifted frequently. I'd drink a bowl of "water soup" before bed, so that I would feel temporarily satiated and be able to fall asleep more easily. (My water soup consisted of hot water, a bit of soy sauce to add saltiness, and a bit of sesame oil for greasiness... basically I was making a minimal imitation soup stock.)

Agreed. More sterilization also goes against what we should do per the hygiene hypothesis (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hygiene_hypothesis, which states that early childhood exposure to germs is necessary for the development of a healthy immune system), especially around children in non-hospitalization situations.

This is the first time I used the 0.25x playback speed setting on Youtube.

Some apps will alert you if a camera goes offline for a certain amount of time.

Is it on purpose, is it me, or do most tracks sound like chiptunes?

Still true if the investment made with the cash distributed over time performs better than the RSUs granted lump sum up front.

Teams, over 2 years on this laptop and I think there was only one single instance of a problem. Excel, on the other hand...