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Comment on Made in Abyss anime to be continued in new series of movies in ~anime
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Comment on 'I can't drink the water' - Life next to a US data centre in ~enviro
Wish_for_a_dragon LinkI can see how construction could potentially cause problems. Most companies do mitigate to the extent they can. My personal feelings don’t give much benefit if the doubt to Meta, though. That...I can see how construction could potentially cause problems. Most companies do mitigate to the extent they can. My personal feelings don’t give much benefit if the doubt to Meta, though.
That being said, I can’t speak to anything other than the data centers (DC) that I’ve worked at, but I can state categorically that those all used closed loop systems for cooling. Yes, there’s water use for personnel (i.e., bathrooms, cleaning, and kitchens) but the truth is there are relatively few people working in a DC at any given time.
Even counting the cleaning crew, there may be no more than a couple dozen people at any given moment. Contrast this with the average office building with possibly hundreds of people constantly moving in and out.
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Comment on CareerBuilder + Monster, which once dominated online job boards, file for bankruptcy in ~finance
Wish_for_a_dragon LinkPrivate Equity is going to private equity. The writing was on the wall once Apollo Global Management came on the scene. PE rarely has any thoughts beyond next quarter, and the typical playbook is...Private Equity is going to private equity. The writing was on the wall once Apollo Global Management came on the scene. PE rarely has any thoughts beyond next quarter, and the typical playbook is to cut costs (fired 120 in 2017, check) and extract as much value as possible before leaving a husk of what once was.
They announced they’re selling off the job board and the software side of the business. What’s left for an office of people with nothing to do?
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Comment on The issue of indie game discoverability on distribution platforms in ~games
Wish_for_a_dragon LinkOne solution I found is literally the human touch you spoke about. https://eshopperreviews.com/ This is specifically for the Nintendo e shop but it has reviews for just about everything. From big...One solution I found is literally the human touch you spoke about.
This is specifically for the Nintendo e shop but it has reviews for just about everything. From big budget AAA games to indie gems to cash grab hentai card games.
Originally it began as a subreddit to deal with the exact problem you’ve mentioned, but has now spun off into its own site. I used it to get a sense about done games that seemed like just random cash grabs but were actually solid games in their own right. Things like Cat Quest.
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Comment on What is a non-problematic word that you avoid using? in ~talk
Wish_for_a_dragon LinkCan it be a phrase? “It is what it is…” I have a complete and irrational hatred of this phrase. I think it’s due to how so many people use it in situations that really do have a solution. There’s...Can it be a phrase?
“It is what it is…”
I have a complete and irrational hatred of this phrase. I think it’s due to how so many people use it in situations that really do have a solution. There’s a way to change your situation, you just need to do something, anything to make it better.
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Comment on Best daily sunscreens? in ~health
Wish_for_a_dragon LinkI recall a few years back Consumer Reports did a special on sunscreens. At the time I was surprised to see that Great Value-brand (Wal-Mart) sunscreen was rated the second highest. I don’t recall...I recall a few years back Consumer Reports did a special on sunscreens. At the time I was surprised to see that Great Value-brand (Wal-Mart) sunscreen was rated the second highest. I don’t recall which one it lost out to, but I do remember that it had an eye watering price not at all representative of the difference between the two in function.
You can check it out here: https://www.consumerreports.org/health/sunscreens/c33614/
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Comment on What a $15,000 electric SUV says about US-China car rivalry in ~transport
Wish_for_a_dragon Link ParentGive me the option to buy an electric econobox for €15,000. Instead, if I want a decent electric I have to shell out more than double.Give me the option to buy an electric econobox for €15,000. Instead, if I want a decent electric I have to shell out more than double.
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Comment on A colossal squid is filmed in its natural habitat for the first time in ~enviro
Wish_for_a_dragon LinkHaving seen the Giant Squid on display at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History as a child, I’ve always been fascinated by these beautiful creatures. Though it wasn’t until maybe 15 years ago...Having seen the Giant Squid on display at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History as a child, I’ve always been fascinated by these beautiful creatures. Though it wasn’t until maybe 15 years ago or so that I recall ever hearing about Colossal Squid.
Past that time we’ve had opportunities to see them in the flesh, pulled up next to boats, and continued finding remains in other animals. Let’s hope we can continue to learn more about them in non-destructive ways.
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Comment on Team Fortress 2 Classic is coming to Steam! in ~games
Wish_for_a_dragon LinkReading the page I’m trying to figure out what this means. The best description I ever heard of TF2 was when some called it, “a military-themed hat simulator”. Does this announcement basically...Reading the page I’m trying to figure out what this means.
The best description I ever heard of TF2 was when some called it, “a military-themed hat simulator”. Does this announcement basically mean we’re getting vanilla TF2, with no more hats?
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Comment on a/s/l? Tildes user survey question. in ~tildes
Wish_for_a_dragon Link ParentSadly, I’ve never been to Mexico, but having grown up in the US I got a chance to try all manner of Mexican food, including New Mexico-style! Just thinking of the Carne Adobada, Homer drooling noisesSadly, I’ve never been to Mexico, but having grown up in the US I got a chance to try all manner of Mexican food, including New Mexico-style! Just thinking of the Carne Adobada, Homer drooling noises
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Comment on a/s/l? Tildes user survey question. in ~tildes
Wish_for_a_dragon Link ParentAbsolutely, yes! Most Internet traffic runs through a few key areas around the world; In North America, it’s Virginia and Oregon, and in Europe it’s Dublin and Frankfurt. The latter being the...Are there non American companies who would buy data centre services in Germany?
Absolutely, yes!
Most Internet traffic runs through a few key areas around the world; In North America, it’s Virginia and Oregon, and in Europe it’s Dublin and Frankfurt. The latter being the financial capital of Europe means there is no shortage of companies that have invested in cloud services. Just think of all the major companies here in Germany: VW, BMW, SAP, ESA, Formula 1, Deutsche Bank. The list goes on.
That doesn’t even mention the smaller companies that aren’t listed on the stock exchange. The cloud is here to stay because the value proposition is too good.
I can elaborate further on this if anyone is interested.
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Comment on a/s/l? Tildes user survey question. in ~tildes
Wish_for_a_dragon Link44/M/Germany By day, I manage a data center. It’s fascinating to see how the internet works from the inside. By night, I love to cook. While I’m no trained chef I enjoy making dishes from around...44/M/Germany
By day, I manage a data center. It’s fascinating to see how the internet works from the inside.
By night, I love to cook. While I’m no trained chef I enjoy making dishes from around the world. I have a soft spot for Mexican cuisine though. The mix of spices and textures just tickles my fancy in a way others just don’t.
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Comment on Exit Generation Alpha, enter Generation Beta in ~life
Wish_for_a_dragon LinkI was surprised to read on one of the articles that they chose to restart the naming convention as generations Alpha and Beta are so shaped by the technological change they’re born into. This...I was surprised to read on one of the articles that they chose to restart the naming convention as generations Alpha and Beta are so shaped by the technological change they’re born into. This allows for a visual representation that they’re going to be very different from previous generations.
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Comment on Sionic Energy unveils 100% silicon anode battery with high energy density in ~enviro
Wish_for_a_dragon LinkI think it’s important to note that this is not a replacement for the lithium in a lithium-ion battery, but for the graphite. Instead of a lithium-graphite or lithium-nickel mix, it would be a...I think it’s important to note that this is not a replacement for the lithium in a lithium-ion battery, but for the graphite.
Instead of a lithium-graphite or lithium-nickel mix, it would be a lithium-silicon mix.
We’re still going to be dependent on lithium mined from abroad and reclaimed from recycled tech, but from a cost perspective I can think of few things cheaper than silicon for industrial production.
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Comment on What are favorite holiday themed TV episodes? in ~tv
Wish_for_a_dragon LinkMine definitely has to be the Justice League Unlimited episode where Superman takes the Martian Manhunter (MM) to his parents house. All because he doesn’t understand why Christmas is so...Mine definitely has to be the Justice League Unlimited episode where Superman takes the Martian Manhunter (MM) to his parents house. All because he doesn’t understand why Christmas is so important.
The initial scene where MM meets the Kents is especially hilarious when they tell him they’re used to having aliens around. His look of bewilderment says it all.
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Comment on Sony is in talks to buy media powerhouse Kadokawa in ~games
Wish_for_a_dragon Link ParentThere’s something to be said about controlling the worldwide distribution rights for anime. It’s a small chunk, financially, but I would say that it might pitch well above its right in a cultural...There’s something to be said about controlling the worldwide distribution rights for anime. It’s a small chunk, financially, but I would say that it might pitch well above its right in a cultural sense. I need to dig into this to see if there’s any research to back up this feeling, or if it’s simply my view from being enmeshed in it for so long.
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Comment on It was once America’s favorite cake. Why is it now impossible to bake? in ~food
Wish_for_a_dragon Link ParentMy favourite of this was the author calling the CEO of Jiffy. Unfortunately, they weren’t able to get a positive answer, but now we wait for Holmes to wake up with an overflowing sense of whimsy....My favourite of this was the author calling the CEO of Jiffy. Unfortunately, they weren’t able to get a positive answer, but now we wait for Holmes to wake up with an overflowing sense of whimsy.
We may still see this cake again in the future!
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Comment on Former Dallas PD officer ordered to pay $100 million in ~news
Wish_for_a_dragon (edited )LinkFormer Dallas police officer Amber Guyger was ordered to pay $100 million after being found liable for bad stuff the murder of Botham Jean in a civil trial. She mistakenly entered his apartment,...Former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger was ordered to pay $100 million after being found liable for
bad stuff
the murder of Botham Jean in a civil trial. She mistakenly entered his apartment, thinking it was her own. He was sitting on his couch watching TV, eating vanilla cream when she surprised him by opening the door, then shot him twice and killed him.She’s currently serving her criminal sentence and won’t be freed anytime soon.
How does someone who was likely worth little to nothing actually pay this kind of penalty? A company would likely have insurance that pays out when sued. Does anyone understand how it would work for an individual?
Is it merely symbolic? The quote from the family makes it seem like they think they’ll see some money from this.
Edit: no one was wearing ice cream…thanks @Khalos
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Former Dallas PD officer ordered to pay $100 million
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Comment on Twenty-eight years later, Escaflowne is suddenly trending in Japan in ~anime
Wish_for_a_dragon LinkThe memories of watching the entire series burned onto a single DVD. Some friends of mine managed to wrangle the whole series into a single disc by cutting all OPs and EDs, and dropping the...The memories of watching the entire series burned onto a single DVD. Some friends of mine managed to wrangle the whole series into a single disc by cutting all OPs and EDs, and dropping the quality. Though I only got through it once myself at the time, I still have that disc somewhere in my collection.
By this point, it’s likely to have suffered some bitrot, but the memory remains.
As an anime-only follower of Made in Abyss, how slow are we talking? Berserk post-Miura? Hunter x Hunter? Battle Angel Mars Chronicle?