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Comment on Give me your culture clash stories in ~travel
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Comment on Give me your culture clash stories in ~travel
Baeocystin Link ParentThere's an independent drive-through 7-11 style convenience store near where I used to live in San Diego. And it was literally drive-through- the entire middle of the store was the path for the...There's an independent drive-through 7-11 style convenience store near where I used to live in San Diego. And it was literally drive-through- the entire middle of the store was the path for the vehicles, and you could roll up, stop, and look left and right at the shelves for what you want. It's been there for decades, and I honestly miss it. Nice folks, and a lifesaver when I worked at weird hours.
[edit] I found a picture! https://photos.app.goo.gl/f4kgA5LJD8zUa9SD6
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Comment on Nvidia announces liquid cooling system that promises to reduce electricity consumption and cut water use by up to 100% in ~tech
Baeocystin (edited )Link ParentGPUs have fewer hotspots than a CPU, so they can run hotter overall with less thermal stress. Ie, CPU average temp 65C, hotspot temp 90C. GPU average temp 75C, hotspot 85C. This is mostly an...GPUs have fewer hotspots than a CPU, so they can run hotter overall with less thermal stress.
Ie, CPU average temp 65C, hotspot temp 90C. GPU average temp 75C, hotspot 85C. This is mostly an artifact of all the parallel processing units being essentially the same, and spread out over a very large die area.
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Comment on Nvidia announces liquid cooling system that promises to reduce electricity consumption and cut water use by up to 100% in ~tech
Baeocystin Link ParentClosed loop liquid cooling isn't usually done down to the system in the rack level, that's what is (relatively) novel. They're also running the loop hotter than normal to be able to get away with...Closed loop liquid cooling isn't usually done down to the system in the rack level, that's what is (relatively) novel. They're also running the loop hotter than normal to be able to get away with dry-air cooling for the sink side of things.
[edit] to be more clear, this kind of full system, in the rack cooling already exists in HPC environments. What's novel is bringing it in to more traditional data center environments.
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Comment on To pay rent in Medieval England, catch some eels in ~food
Baeocystin Link ParentJellied eels are one of those foods that reminds you that hunger used to be a lot more prevalent in the world.Jellied eels are one of those foods that reminds you that hunger used to be a lot more prevalent in the world.
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Comment on The founder of Craigslist has given away half a billion dollars. He fears for an America where generosity is trolled. in ~tech
Baeocystin (edited )Link ParentI work in silicon valley. The nature of my work means I meet a lot of 'retirees' (often in their 40s) who made it to 20 or 30 million, decided that was enough, and checked out of the rat race....I work in silicon valley. The nature of my work means I meet a lot of 'retirees' (often in their 40s) who made it to 20 or 30 million, decided that was enough, and checked out of the rat race.
Success to that level is a heck of a filter, and I do think that it's one of the reasons that the sociopathy scale goes up fast once you exceed roughly that amount of wealth. In other words, once you have the amount of money that you realistically need to live a comfortable life for both you and your children forever, there are only certain (in my opinion, pathological) personality traits that have a strong drive for Even More.
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Comment on Four things to know about the newly approved US sunscreen ingredient in ~health
Baeocystin LinkAn Australian woman did a great comparison of sunscreens using her own skin and a series of grids about a year ago. Worth watching, and relevant to these ingredients.An Australian woman did a great comparison of sunscreens using her own skin and a series of grids about a year ago. Worth watching, and relevant to these ingredients.
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Comment on Queer joy - Share what makes you happy, proud or loved in ~lgbt
Baeocystin (edited )Link ParentThis year the local library has a giant display of LGBTQ books front-and-center by the entrance. Impossible to ignore. And while I live in California, I'm in the smallest, (relatively) reddest...This year the local library has a giant display of LGBTQ books front-and-center by the entrance. Impossible to ignore. And while I live in California, I'm in the smallest, (relatively) reddest city in the county, so this is great to see. Last year was much more muted. The local hospital is flying a huge pride flag as well, which is the first time I can remember happening.
There's still plenty of assholes around, but I feel like the zeitgeist has finally decided it's time to fight back for real, and I'm here for it.
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Comment on Our workplace LLM mass delusion in ~tech
Baeocystin Link ParentSeriously. The opening paragraphs were nothing but "Run from this company ASAP".Seriously. The opening paragraphs were nothing but "Run from this company ASAP".
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Comment on AI is bringing my friend out of retirement in ~comp
Baeocystin LinkWhile I do use Claude Code and Codex (successfully) at work, the biggest change for me is that I'm having more fun programming with modern LLM-assisted tooling than I've had in years. There are so...While I do use Claude Code and Codex (successfully) at work, the biggest change for me is that I'm having more fun programming with modern LLM-assisted tooling than I've had in years. There are so many little projects I've wanted to do over the years, but couldn't dedicate the time to do the traditional way, that are finally in reach! It's a blast, and genuinely makes me happy. I feel like I'm getting to exercise my computer creativity again in a way that I haven't been able to since the old Commodore days, when I could fit the entire machine in my head.
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Comment on Fortunately, there appear to be enough post oak trees to sustain Texas barbecue in ~enviro
Baeocystin Link ParentMesquites overgrowth is a big problem in the southwest, too, so the more used the better!Mesquites overgrowth is a big problem in the southwest, too, so the more used the better!
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Comment on rsync and outrage in ~comp
Baeocystin (edited )LinkVerbal abuse, threats of violence, and unhinged hostility are why I stopped contributing to Open Source twenty years ago. I love playing with computers, but if there is a single community that...Verbal abuse, threats of violence, and unhinged hostility are why I stopped contributing to Open Source twenty years ago. I love playing with computers, but if there is a single community that does a better job of rules-lawyering badgering smug misanthropy, I've yet to find it. Individually I know several other fellow techies who are delights to work with, but good god is the online world a toxic cesspool. And, like much of the world, it's gotten quite a bit angrier over the past few years. Glad to see Tridge isn't too put out, but what a pain.
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Comment on My partner says our relationship has always felt suffocating, but she does not know what she wants. What would you do? in ~life
Baeocystin Link ParentI'm glad to hear you're looking into it. I eventually found the therapist that works for me via a referral from a therapist who didn't click. A good therapist completely understands that this is...I'm glad to hear you're looking into it. I eventually found the therapist that works for me via a referral from a therapist who didn't click. A good therapist completely understands that this is how things are, and will often know other people that they think might be better fits for you. So even if your ADHD person isn't the right fit for talk therapy, ask her if she knows anyone that she thinks might be a better match, you might get lucky!
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Comment on My partner says our relationship has always felt suffocating, but she does not know what she wants. What would you do? in ~life
Baeocystin LinkReading this thread, it strikes me that is sounds like you both are doing your best, in terms of trying to be what you think you need to be. The problem being that it isn't working out. Your needs...Reading this thread, it strikes me that is sounds like you both are doing your best, in terms of trying to be what you think you need to be. The problem being that it isn't working out. Your needs aren't being met, and she feels stifled.
Which is a painful place to be. When I was in a similar spot, I wound up getting divorced. The silver lining is that years later, we're still fantastic friends. It turns out when we aren't living together and don't have the pressures of romantic entanglement, we genuinely get along. We just weren't good as a couple. I say this simply to say that it may be best if you guys split, but that doesn't imply hate or indifference, just an acknowledgement of what works and what doesn't. And that's ok.
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Comment on Alternatives to a straw hat in ~life.style
Baeocystin LinkI've had a Monterey Bay Cabana Hat for going on 10 years, and it's held up well. Super lightweight, very breathable in the heat, and does a great job protecting from the sun. Worth checking out.I've had a Monterey Bay Cabana Hat for going on 10 years, and it's held up well. Super lightweight, very breathable in the heat, and does a great job protecting from the sun. Worth checking out.
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Comment on My partner says our relationship has always felt suffocating, but she does not know what she wants. What would you do? in ~life
Baeocystin Link ParentI am blessed to have long-term, close friends with whom I can (and do!) discuss anything I want or need to. This helps tremendously. My therapist is still (IMO) a necessary part of my life,...I am blessed to have long-term, close friends with whom I can (and do!) discuss anything I want or need to. This helps tremendously. My therapist is still (IMO) a necessary part of my life, because she is not part of my daily social circle, yet is still (professionally) interested in my life. I have learned over the years that this kind of feedback is incredibly useful for adjusting one's rudder in life, and it really can't be performed by anyone you socialize with.
Worth noting that it took me a long time to find the right therapist, too. But when you finally find someone who clicks, they're worth their weight in gold in terms of insight.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~life.men
Baeocystin Link ParentOh, most definitely. To be clear, I wasn't trying to counter anything you were saying, I agree with you. I've been lucky enough to have some absolutely amazing women in my life who would never,...Oh, most definitely. To be clear, I wasn't trying to counter anything you were saying, I agree with you. I've been lucky enough to have some absolutely amazing women in my life who would never, ever be hurtful in this manner.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~life.men
Baeocystin Link ParentI've been mocked by (ex for a reason) partners. Literally have experienced pointing and laughing, and it feels like you'd expect. Thankfully, I have also had truly wonderful partners to...I've been mocked by (ex for a reason) partners. Literally have experienced pointing and laughing, and it feels like you'd expect. Thankfully, I have also had truly wonderful partners to counterbalance the awfulness, but man, it's rough out there, and it sounds like it's even worse nowadays than it was when I was young.
Mostly it breaks my heart seeing people being so awful to one another.
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Comment on How the datacenter boom is exacerbating Chile’s mega-drought in ~enviro
Baeocystin LinkWhat's maddening about all of this is that there is no need to use evaporative cooling, it's just the cheapest. And while it's expensive to retrofit an existing center, there are modern designs...What's maddening about all of this is that there is no need to use evaporative cooling, it's just the cheapest. And while it's expensive to retrofit an existing center, there are modern designs that are functionally cost-neutral, so this waste in fragile ecosystems is even more abhorrent in its lack of care.
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Comment on The 100 best novels of all time published in English in ~books
Baeocystin LinkBlood Meridian is an amazing read if you can stomach it. So is The Road. The quality of the prose is practically otherworldly. But good god is it hard on the soul.Blood Meridian is an amazing read if you can stomach it. So is The Road. The quality of the prose is practically otherworldly. But good god is it hard on the soul.
Somewhat orthogonal to the thread, but thank you for being the culture that historically introduced deep frying veggies to the Japanese, so that we can all enjoy the tempura of today
https://www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/how-tempura-evolved-from-a-portuguese-staple-to-a-japanese-art-article