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Comment on What words do you recommend? in ~talk
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Comment on What's a setting that you'd recommend? in ~tech
beeef Link ParentI have a habit of touching the rear door while walking to the driver's door on my car because it unlocks all the doors. I'll need to see if I can do this with mine.I have a habit of touching the rear door while walking to the driver's door on my car because it unlocks all the doors. I'll need to see if I can do this with mine.
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Comment on What's a setting that you'd recommend? in ~tech
beeef (edited )LinkI live in the mountains and we get a lot of snow. There are two settings I use frequently. Select Shift Many automatic transmission vehicles allow you to go into a "manual" mode where you can...I live in the mountains and we get a lot of snow. There are two settings I use frequently.
Select Shift
Many automatic transmission vehicles allow you to go into a "manual" mode where you can usually set the max gear the vehicle will go in, effectively allowing you to force down shifts (most don't let you shift up, though). This is helpful to me in a few ways:
- Going uphill on frequently traveled routes, I can preemptively shift down into 5th or 4th when I know the vehicle will need it anyway. I think this is easier on the transmission than pushing the throttle down until it "detects" it needs to downshift, at which point it frequently has to go down an extra gear and rev way up to get me back to speed.
- Descent control. Basically engine braking to be easier on your brakes and just less work for my right foot down long hills.
- Snow. ABS is great but you can avoid using ABS if you just stay in a lower gear. Your vehicle will decelerate faster without hitting the brakes. You can also accelerate faster if you're already in a lower gear.
TCS Off in the Snow
It might sound crazy but I turn traction control off in the snow. The main reason is: if you are sliding with your wheels turned, even with ABS on (understeer) you can sometimes regain control by taking your foot off the brakes, and giving it some gas, spinning the tires a bit to force oversteer. But traction control systems will detect your spinning tires and cut your throttle. This one is a little trickier and there are certainly pros and cons, but it has kept me from hitting the curb in a few roundabouts over the years. Also this one works better on AWD/4WD vehicles than FWD.
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Comment on Android emulators to actually use mobile apps in day-to-day life? in ~tech
beeef LinkOne of the worst parts of the app takeover is not being able to use my laptop monitor to do things. I have a mapping app (Avenza) that I've purchased a few geo referenced PDFs on, I wish I could...One of the worst parts of the app takeover is not being able to use my laptop monitor to do things. I have a mapping app (Avenza) that I've purchased a few geo referenced PDFs on, I wish I could open the app on my laptop and have a larger screen to work from. Many of these maps are available elsewhere and I can import kml data to it, but this stuff should be available on their website or on a desktop program, not locked in an app.
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Comment on Dallas Cowboys are trading three-time All-Pro LB Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers in ~sports.american_football
beeef Link ParentPackers traded Kenny Clark, who has been a fixture on our defense. It is a tough pull to swallow but it sounds like Micah is much stronger. Also the net financial impact of the trade is learned by...Packers traded Kenny Clark, who has been a fixture on our defense. It is a tough pull to swallow but it sounds like Micah is much stronger.
Also the net financial impact of the trade is learned by Clark's contract going to the Cowboys.
Overall this is a win for the Packers.
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Comment on What's a question you could ask to determine if someone is an expert in your line of work? in ~talk
beeef (edited )LinkIn what business scenarios might time decay modeling be more prudent than simplistic revenue attribution models? This is open-ended, but generally longer term funnels benefit from time decay, or...In what business scenarios might time decay modeling be more prudent than simplistic revenue attribution models?
This is open-ended, but generally longer term funnels benefit from time decay, or some combination of time decay as a modifier on other attribution models, whereas a more traditional first touch, last touch, W, or U model are easier to implement for buyers in a nominal decision segment. Although those buyers are more influenced by more difficult to track long-term metrics which brings me to my next one.When is it worth it to implement Media Mix Modeling?
Also open-ended. Whereas the first question might be more useful in a B2B context, MMM is much more useful in high volume, low consideration space. I have seen companies waste time on MMM when they're low-volume, high cost, long sales cycle businesses with low ad spend. It's not that it doesn't have an impact, but they typically don't have the volume of data needed to build a good model.Job
I truly don't know. Analytics, integrations/pipelines, implementations *stuff*, generally speaking in advertising, marketing, sales, and customer retention.In my old life I probably would've asked you to compare & contrast a Leitwolf vs a PB 600. Or about whether we should rent an SL 100 vs SL 260 vs SL 320 for the next show.
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Comment on Why the internet really wants your ID... (and why now?) in ~tech
beeef LinkMy immediate reaction is wondering how long will this take to circumvent. They're going to have to make this at least somewhat backwards compatible and if it's a wide ranging initiative they'll...My immediate reaction is wondering how long will this take to circumvent. They're going to have to make this at least somewhat backwards compatible and if it's a wide ranging initiative they'll need to support some cheaper devices. Pair the lowest quality camera they have to support with the easiest to fake ID from a worldwide collection of government issued IDs, some of which may allow decades-long expiration dates and circumventing all of this will hopefully be cracked quickly with at-home-printer level ID printing.
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Comment on What happened to your first car? in ~transport
beeef Link1996 Honda Civic DX coupe. Had it from about 2004-2011. It was in perfect shape, I think we paid $3,500 for it and I sold it for like $3,000 after 7 years and 50k miles or so. Numbers might not be...1996 Honda Civic DX coupe. Had it from about 2004-2011. It was in perfect shape, I think we paid $3,500 for it and I sold it for like $3,000 after 7 years and 50k miles or so. Numbers might not be exact but I remember the depreciation was only a couple hundred dollars after all those years and miles. I took really good care of it so it looked nice, mechanically might not have been great, the first Fast & Furious movie greatly influenced my driving habits as a teenager / early 20s. IIRC it's the same car they used in the opening scene of the movie when they drive under the truck to steal the DVD players, which tremendously influenced my begging my parents to get me that car.
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Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music
beeef LinkListened to a bunch of Nappy Roots while I was doing yard work today. No idea where the idea to listen to them came from but it felt right.Listened to a bunch of Nappy Roots while I was doing yard work today. No idea where the idea to listen to them came from but it felt right.
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Comment on What do you do while walking your dog? in ~life.pets
beeef Link ParentI'm also like this. If I discover a new podcast I might have my headphones in for two weeks straight on walks. But 75% of the time I just focus on my dog. We probably walk 1-2 hours daily and a...I'm also like this. If I discover a new podcast I might have my headphones in for two weeks straight on walks. But 75% of the time I just focus on my dog. We probably walk 1-2 hours daily and a weekend hike could be 6-8 hours so I churn through podcasts quickly when I do find one I want to binge.
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Comment on Donald Trump administration to boost US private equity with new 401(k) order in ~finance
beeef Link ParentI wonder if this is an edge case. All my employers have let me select everything usually a group of funds based on a target retirement date. I will need to pay more attention to ensure there is no...I wonder if this is an edge case. All my employers have let me select everything usually a group of funds based on a target retirement date. I will need to pay more attention to ensure there is no crypto or PE being snuck in. I'm sure i can just email the broker and tell them to remove anything like that though.
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Comment on Feeling defeated, and the need to keep trying in ~health.mental
beeef Link ParentI hope AI can prove to be a net positive. But it seems the first applications that humanity has found for it are doing more harm than good.I hope AI can prove to be a net positive. But it seems the first applications that humanity has found for it are doing more harm than good.
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Comment on Feeling defeated, and the need to keep trying in ~health.mental
beeef Link ParentYou are right, of course. It's hard to get out of the mindset. It's a constant fight to keep negative thoughts at bay.You are right, of course. It's hard to get out of the mindset. It's a constant fight to keep negative thoughts at bay.
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Comment on Feeling defeated, and the need to keep trying in ~health.mental
beeef LinkI'm sorry to hear that man. I'm in the same boat. I'm finishing a Masters degree next month but I'm in my late 30s so it feels too late. And I got laid off in March. I see friends owning...I'm sorry to hear that man. I'm in the same boat. I'm finishing a Masters degree next month but I'm in my late 30s so it feels too late. And I got laid off in March. I see friends owning businesses and getting promoted to VP jobs and partner in their own firms and I'm just languishing. I got to a fairly high up role in my field and realized I just had no interest in the field at all. I don't know what I'm doing and I'm almost out of money. It sucks, a lot of times I'm walking around just wishing I'd get struck by lightning or something. I don't any advice but I wanted to chime in to say what you're experiencing, while it is unique to your situation, is something others go through. Just have to keep trying, I guess. My dad always says, "this too shall pass". Good luck.
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
beeef Link ParentI'll check that out! Stormlight is too big to read in one go so I'll definitely need some side quests bl before I finish.I'll check that out! Stormlight is too big to read in one go so I'll definitely need some side quests bl before I finish.
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
beeef LinkI'm partway into book 2 of the Stormlight Archive. I'm losing steam a little bit, but it's partially my own failing. I was really looking for "a group of adventurers go on a quest" fantasy rather...I'm partway into book 2 of the Stormlight Archive. I'm losing steam a little bit, but it's partially my own failing. I was really looking for "a group of adventurers go on a quest" fantasy rather than "big sweeping political narrative from different POVs" fantasy but I'm still finding myself entertained and invested in the various storylines.
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Comment on What silly complaints would your pets try to report? in ~life.pets
beeef LinkKhione would like to make a PSA informing all pet parents that elk, deer, cat, and goose poop are important parts of a healthy diet, as are ungulate carcasses. Also, seat belts are bad, as it...Khione would like to make a PSA informing all pet parents that elk, deer, cat, and goose poop are important parts of a healthy diet, as are ungulate carcasses.
Also, seat belts are bad, as it restricts freedom to jump out of the windows of moving vehicles to chase living ungulates.
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Comment on How do you decide when to buy a new computer, smartphone, etc.? in ~tech
beeef LinkI get a new laptop or computer basically when a game comes out that I want to play and I can't play it on my current device. I got a laptop when skyrim came out, I built a desktop when GTAV came...I get a new laptop or computer basically when a game comes out that I want to play and I can't play it on my current device. I got a laptop when skyrim came out, I built a desktop when GTAV came out, then I bought a laptop when Elden Ring came out. I know there is a lot of hate for gaming laptops, but being able to pop my laptop open at a hotel room or plug it into the TV in my living room to game is so nice.
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Comment on What did you do this week (and weekend)? in ~talk
beeef Link ParentSo you know, this 1-5 rating scale is extremely common in the corporate world, I've worked for companies from 10 people to 10s of thousands and I've never heard of someone getting a 5. It...So you know, this 1-5 rating scale is extremely common in the corporate world, I've worked for companies from 10 people to 10s of thousands and I've never heard of someone getting a 5. It basically exists as an unachievable carrot to try to get people to work harder. So, by getting a 4 you (most likely) actually got the highest score possible. Nice job!
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Comment on Microsoft raises the price of all Xbox Series consoles, Xbox games confirmed to hit $80 this holiday in ~games
beeef Link ParentI haven't been to a movie in a long time. I guess I figured ticket, popcorn, beer, Whoppers, probably comes to $30? Edit i just looked it up our local spot is only $11 for the ticket.I haven't been to a movie in a long time. I guess I figured ticket, popcorn, beer, Whoppers, probably comes to $30?
Edit i just looked it up our local spot is only $11 for the ticket.
porte-cochère, which is basically the awning you drive under at the front of a lot of commercial buildings. Bunch of my friends work in hotels and when I learned this word I couldn't believe I never had a name for such a common thing before. It's kind of pronounced like "puert-uh-cuh-shay".