Occam_vs_Murphy's recent activity
-
Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
-
Comment on Mozilla’s Annual Consumer Creep-O-Meter in ~tech
Occam_vs_Murphy Link ParentNow that was an interesting read....Now that was an interesting read....
-
Comment on SpaceX to the US FAA: The industry needs you to move faster in ~space
Occam_vs_Murphy Link ParentAbsolutely. And if the situation is going to only get exponentially worse, as alluded to in the article, then it's probably time for another governing body to be created to handle this and solely...Absolutely. And if the situation is going to only get exponentially worse, as alluded to in the article, then it's probably time for another governing body to be created to handle this and solely this kind of matter.
-
Comment on Taking sea passage across the Atlantic—how? in ~travel
Occam_vs_Murphy LinkIf the seabound route doesn't end up working out for you either due to logistical and/or financial considerations, and you've never tried the flight in business class, it's something I'd...If the seabound route doesn't end up working out for you either due to logistical and/or financial considerations, and you've never tried the flight in business class, it's something I'd definitely recommend. It's almost an entirely different experience in the air, and access to the lounges in each airport really go a long way as well.
I can only speak to Lufthansa and Air France, but both really open up your eyes to what flying could and should be like. And if you have time and flexibility in your schedule to plan it out ahead of time, you can get the prices down to something somewhat manageable. -
Comment on Wreckage likely belonging to a British submarine that sank during World War II was found off the coast of Norway in ~humanities.history
Occam_vs_Murphy LinkFair winds and following seas, my British brothers. Hopefully this may bring some closure to their families after so many years.Fair winds and following seas, my British brothers. Hopefully this may bring some closure to their families after so many years.
-
Robotic ‘Super Monster Wolves’ are guarding Japanese towns against bears
24 votes -
Comment on Baltimore Archdiocese files for bankruptcy before law on abuse lawsuits takes effect in ~humanities
Occam_vs_Murphy Link ParentOh, I hear you. Honestly, as terrible as this whole situation is, as well as all of the terrible things done to children by the church over the years, it's only a drop in the ocean compared to the...Oh, I hear you. Honestly, as terrible as this whole situation is, as well as all of the terrible things done to children by the church over the years, it's only a drop in the ocean compared to the unimaginably brutal history of murders, genocide, torture, etc., that this and practically ever other major religion has committed over their lifetimes.
It just boggles my mind that in this day and age, where information is everywhere, it can be done so openly and hypocritically. Granted, misinformation is also everywhere, and diehards are going to be diehards, but that doesn't make it any less disappointing or hard to wrap your head around. -
Comment on Baltimore Archdiocese files for bankruptcy before law on abuse lawsuits takes effect in ~humanities
Occam_vs_Murphy LinkI'll never be able to understand how they can square this kind of behavior with the morals and lessons their teachings espouse. Also, should an institution that doesn't pay taxes even be able to...I'll never be able to understand how they can square this kind of behavior with the morals and lessons their teachings espouse. Also, should an institution that doesn't pay taxes even be able to leverage bankruptcy laws?
-
Comment on Baltimore Archdiocese files for bankruptcy before law on abuse lawsuits takes effect in ~humanities
Occam_vs_Murphy Link"Catholic bishops are employing the same deception from coast to coast," he said. "Cover up child sex offenses while maintaining the ministry of the abusers. Next, oppose any modifications to the..."Catholic bishops are employing the same deception from coast to coast," he said. "Cover up child sex offenses while maintaining the ministry of the abusers. Next, oppose any modifications to the statute of limitations that might make those offenses more visible. Finally, go to federal bankruptcy courts and act as though you have run out of money when secular laws offer a window to justice. When will church officials make true amends?"
-
Baltimore Archdiocese files for bankruptcy before law on abuse lawsuits takes effect
14 votes -
Comment on Your favorite band that no one has heard of? in ~music
Occam_vs_Murphy Link ParentMC 900 Ft Jesus is some true old school underground hip hop! Adventures in Failure got me started with him, and still gets played several times a year with a smile.MC 900 Ft Jesus is some true old school underground hip hop! Adventures in Failure got me started with him, and still gets played several times a year with a smile.
-
Comment on Your favorite band that no one has heard of? in ~music
Occam_vs_Murphy Link ParentCaught Peelander Z at The Southgate House Revival in Newport, KY several years back, they were fantastic! Chatted with a couple of them after the show, they were super nice as well. Their track...Caught Peelander Z at The Southgate House Revival in Newport, KY several years back, they were fantastic! Chatted with a couple of them after the show, they were super nice as well. Their track Too Many Mike kills me, haha.
-
Comment on Anime/manga that inspired you to pick up a new hobby or something similar? in ~anime
Occam_vs_Murphy LinkWell, it hasn't happened yet, but shows like SAO have ensured that as soon as VR becomes a more mature technology, I'll be first in line to jump in one. Also found this guy's awesome videos while...Well, it hasn't happened yet, but shows like SAO have ensured that as soon as VR becomes a more mature technology, I'll be first in line to jump in one.
Also found this guy's awesome videos while searching for a good version of Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata thanks to watching Eminence in Shadow: https://youtu.be/sbTVZMJ9Z2I?si=6yOD-6AeFUTSwKRy -
Comment on I did a drawing! It sucked! Any advice on how to make it better? in ~creative
Occam_vs_Murphy Link ParentAlways the correct answer. Gotta include the original of course: https://imgur.com/gallery/RadSfAlways the correct answer. Gotta include the original of course: https://imgur.com/gallery/RadSf
-
Comment on US military will review 2,000 ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ discharges in ~lgbt
Occam_vs_Murphy LinkMan, best of luck to them, trying to get your personal records changed even when you're in the military is a brutal process, let alone many years after you've gotten out (especially if you get the...Man, best of luck to them, trying to get your personal records changed even when you're in the military is a brutal process, let alone many years after you've gotten out (especially if you get the VA involved). If the records for the court martial just say "misconduct", then I'm assuming they would have to track down and interview people that had taken part in it originally? Good Lord, I don't know what the Vegas odds on that would be, but probably not awesome...
-
Comment on What are some foods you really like, from countries not well known for great cuisine? in ~food
Occam_vs_Murphy Link ParentAh, that's awesome, thank you very much for sharing! I certainly look forward to trying it out in the next couple of months 😁 The best recipes are definitely the ones that you tweak and refine...Ah, that's awesome, thank you very much for sharing! I certainly look forward to trying it out in the next couple of months 😁
The best recipes are definitely the ones that you tweak and refine over the years, and it really makes cooking more fun as well. The hardier stew versions of Hungarian goulash are absolutely the ones that I think of first and enjoy the most, so this should be perfect!
Probably the main reason I'm such a fan of it is that my mother had a fantastic recipe that she would cook for my brother and I when we were kids. She originally got the recipe out of a old Betty Crocker cookbook from the '70s, and of course added many tweeks to it over the years too. Sadly, that recipe is lost in time, but my brother has managed to put work in and come up with his own twist to it. If I can get him to send it to me, I'll try to post it in a reply here so you can see if there's anything you might be able to take away from it.
-
Comment on Under new policy, Italy starts removing lesbian mothers' names from children's birth certificates in ~lgbt
Occam_vs_Murphy Link ParentIn that case, I look forward to reading the article. I will say it's gotten a bit better in my lifetime in at least one aspect. When I was growing up in the '90s, it was fairly dodgy to admit to...In that case, I look forward to reading the article.
I will say it's gotten a bit better in my lifetime in at least one aspect. When I was growing up in the '90s, it was fairly dodgy to admit to anyone that you were atheist/agnostic. I feel like it's far more commonplace now, and people would probably not even blink at that confession. So there's that.
Of course what we have now, as with any of the big issues that split society, are plenty of echo chambers on either side, but with very little positive real life tangible effects. From the atheist/agnostic pov that is (and, only speaking from my personal opinion, in the US, from what I personally see and foresee... naturally, YMMV)
-
Comment on You can tell how bad Google Searches are now when you try to search for "Baldur's Gate 3 Wiki" and it pushes you a single outdated wiki and a bunch of posts telling you to use bg3.wiki in ~tech
Occam_vs_Murphy LinkIf it makes you feel any better, I can speak anecdotally at least and let you know then they're aware that SEO is always an ongoing fight. Very recently I was part of a project where we had to go...If it makes you feel any better, I can speak anecdotally at least and let you know then they're aware that SEO is always an ongoing fight. Very recently I was part of a project where we had to go through hundreds of Google search results, consider 2 instances side-by-side, and select which one would better and which specific parts of each result were positive and negative.
With AIs becoming more robust, and who knows how many studies like the one above being run, I have no doubt that we'll see improvements in search results across all platforms sooner rather than later. -
Comment on Popular thesaurus website used in sneaky cryptojacking scheme in ~tech
Occam_vs_Murphy Link ParentRight?! I use those all the time, it sure would be handy to know which one is a verified bad actor. Some common sense does come into play here; have you ever come across a legitimate tab in Chrome...Right?! I use those all the time, it sure would be handy to know which one is a verified bad actor.
Some common sense does come into play here; have you ever come across a legitimate tab in Chrome when viewing a site that tells you you need to update it by clicking the provided link? That's red flags all day, although I can definitely see how many people will fall for it (I'm also possibly misunderstanding the sequence of events, but that's what I took from the article at least).
I'm also a bit confused by how they intended to get the downloaded package running. The article states that the file was found in the download folder, but none of them had been run (with the implication that it needed to happen manually). Do they (the authors of the code) just expect people to be cruising through their download folders, see a file they were unfamiliar with, and double-click on it for s's and g's? I guess it could happen, and with something like this you do need to cast a very wide net after all...
-
Comment on Medieval pet names in ~life.pets
Occam_vs_Murphy Link ParentHaha, I'm a fan of your passion for etymology! Nice application 👍 To also geek out, granted in a much sadder way, my first thought reading those was that I would completely believe it if you'd...Haha, I'm a fan of your passion for etymology! Nice application 👍
To also geek out, granted in a much sadder way, my first thought reading those was that I would completely believe it if you'd told me they were the names of new Pokemon... lol
Lessee...
Watching:
Reading:
That's about it for this week. I'd recommend any of the above btw!