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Comment on Hundreds of flying taxis to be made in Ohio, home of the Wright brothers and astronaut legends in ~engineering
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Comment on Hundreds of flying taxis to be made in Ohio, home of the Wright brothers and astronaut legends in ~engineering
KRebel Link ParentPretty much all the research, design, and testing work on powered flight was done in the Wright Brothers' home town of Dayton, OH. Once well under way, they wrote to weather stations all around...Pretty much all the research, design, and testing work on powered flight was done in the Wright Brothers' home town of Dayton, OH. Once well under way, they wrote to weather stations all around the country looking for the locations with highest consistent wind speed (to lower the necessary ground speed for flight), and Kitty Hawk NC was one of the top locations, so that's where they ended up for flight testing.
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Comment on Investors can't get enough US debt as Treasury bills are bought at a record pace in ~finance
KRebel Link ParentIt's beating current inflation, at least these last few months, but probably not after taxes.It's beating current inflation, at least these last few months, but probably not after taxes.
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Comment on Why most tennis players struggle to make a living in ~sports
KRebel Link ParentI think that's the primary reason for the relative pay discrepancy.I think that's the primary reason for the relative pay discrepancy.
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Comment on Why most tennis players struggle to make a living in ~sports
KRebel Link ParentYes I did. I agree tennis and golf are most similar in pay structure. But why is it invalid to compare those sports with other professional athletes pay as a percentage of overall revenue?Yes I did. I agree tennis and golf are most similar in pay structure. But why is it invalid to compare those sports with other professional athletes pay as a percentage of overall revenue?
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Comment on Why most tennis players struggle to make a living in ~sports
KRebel Link ParentRight... the freelancer is typically paid much higher because of all those expenses, but in the case of tennis it's the opposite. Like why is it invalid to look at player pay as a percentage of...Right... the freelancer is typically paid much higher because of all those expenses, but in the case of tennis it's the opposite. Like why is it invalid to look at player pay as a percentage of overall revenue across different sports and think that tennis players are getting a raw deal?
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Comment on Why most tennis players struggle to make a living in ~sports
KRebel Link ParentWhy is it disingenuous to compare tennis and golf pros to other professional athletes?Why is it disingenuous to compare tennis and golf pros to other professional athletes?
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Comment on Factorio Friday Facts #373: Space Age expansion in ~games
KRebel Link ParentYeah, one of those situations where you have to decide if you can appreciate the art while ignoring the nonsense coming out of the mouth of the artist.Yeah, one of those situations where you have to decide if you can appreciate the art while ignoring the nonsense coming out of the mouth of the artist.
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Comment on Happy Baldur's Gate 3 Day! What are you going to play? in ~games
KRebel Link ParentI'm unfamiliar with D&D, so please forgive me if this question is off target, but is a 'bard' a non-combat oriented class of character? And if so, does that work in a game like BG3?I'm unfamiliar with D&D, so please forgive me if this question is off target, but is a 'bard' a non-combat oriented class of character? And if so, does that work in a game like BG3?
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Comment on What are your experiences with used electric cars? in ~transport
KRebel LinkI bought a used Volt years ago, and it was great. 30-40 miles on battery and then the gas engine kicked on for unlimited range on gas. Was a great car, except rear seat got to be too small for my...I bought a used Volt years ago, and it was great. 30-40 miles on battery and then the gas engine kicked on for unlimited range on gas. Was a great car, except rear seat got to be too small for my kids.
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Comment on Smartwatch primarily for notifications and battery life? in ~tech
KRebel LinkI still use a Garmin Vivoactive 3. You can probably find one now for under $100 as they've been around a while. I get 4-5 days between charges, assuming I don't use GPS mode for exercise very...I still use a Garmin Vivoactive 3. You can probably find one now for under $100 as they've been around a while. I get 4-5 days between charges, assuming I don't use GPS mode for exercise very often. Display is not the highest quality, but its always-on for those 4-5 days.
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Comment on Türkiye is heading for a classic currency crisis. All of its reserves and then some are borrowed. in ~finance
KRebel Link ParentSo in hindsight, would it have been better for Turkey to not try to boost its foreign exchange rate and just have let it float all along? This would have reduced imports and boosted exports...So in hindsight, would it have been better for Turkey to not try to boost its foreign exchange rate and just have let it float all along? This would have reduced imports and boosted exports gradually over time as the Lira value dropped, right?
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Comment on Electric vehicles wait longer on dealer lots than hybrids or ice vehicles in the US in ~transport
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Comment on Electric vehicles wait longer on dealer lots than hybrids or ice vehicles in the US in ~transport
KRebel Link ParentYep, for sure. I'm also a Bolt owner. First I bought one of those 2020 models that was sitting on the lot forever (before the battery recall), and then I swapped it for a 2023 EUV via my state's...Yep, for sure. I'm also a Bolt owner. First I bought one of those 2020 models that was sitting on the lot forever (before the battery recall), and then I swapped it for a 2023 EUV via my state's lemon law after the recall. Love the vehicle and it really is the only affordable option. Although the new Tesla model 3 price with rebate isn't actually terrible. Too bad there's hardly any back seat room in that car, which is saying something coming from a Bolt :).
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Comment on Electric vehicles wait longer on dealer lots than hybrids or ice vehicles in the US in ~transport
KRebel Link ParentThe infrastructure problems are definitely real some of the time at least. I just took a short (300 mile each way) road trip through Indiana with my EV and definitely required some planning and...The infrastructure problems are definitely real some of the time at least. I just took a short (300 mile each way) road trip through Indiana with my EV and definitely required some planning and fingers crossed. On some of these rural highways there's only one charging stop for 100+ mile stretches, and therefore its super busy and you might have to wait. Even worse is when 2 of the 4 stalls are broken at the one location...
I'm looking forward to next year when I can use the Tesla superchargers per their agreement with GM. There are plenty of those all through Indiana that will at least provide backup options.
Of course you're right that most of the time there is no problem at all b/c I charge at home each night.
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Comment on Electric vehicles wait longer on dealer lots than hybrids or ice vehicles in the US in ~transport
KRebel LinkIt shouldn't be surprising that EV buyers are chasing the lower priced models that do qualify for the $7,500 federal rebate. The article doesn't mention chevy bolts and Tesla model 3's sitting on...It shouldn't be surprising that EV buyers are chasing the lower priced models that do qualify for the $7,500 federal rebate. The article doesn't mention chevy bolts and Tesla model 3's sitting on lots (because they're likely selling like hot-cakes). All of the high inventory vehicles mentioned are at or above the $40,000 price point (post rebate, if applicable), with most going much higher.
That said, I wonder if this is a new phenomenon for the luxury EVs because production capacity has finally caught up a bit, or if there is a sudden shift on the demand side.
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Comment on What password management solution do you use and why? in ~tech
KRebel Link ParentI think the only theoretical problem is that if one of your site passwords is exposed and your password combination method is determined, your other passwords will be (relatively) easy to guess.I think the only theoretical problem is that if one of your site passwords is exposed and your password combination method is determined, your other passwords will be (relatively) easy to guess.
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Comment on What password management solution do you use and why? in ~tech
KRebel Link ParentDoes Bitwarden let you quickly switch between your work and personal accounts (or multiple accounts, in general)? This is something I do with ease with keepass and last time I checked the other...Does Bitwarden let you quickly switch between your work and personal accounts (or multiple accounts, in general)? This is something I do with ease with keepass and last time I checked the other providers didn't have this feature.
This battle will rage on forever! Ohio does all the hard work, and all NC bring to the table is some high sustained wind speeds. Well done ;)
It would a similar situation if Boeing researches, designs, and builds a new aircraft in WA, but then some other state gets all excited and takes credit for their contributions because it landed at one of their airports first.