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Comment on Cycling is revolutionising transport in ~transport
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Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news
jredd23 LinkI've been looking for a reliable used car, I have found another option. Nice! Friends drive 8,000 miles to Kazakhstan in 'cheapest car they could findI've been looking for a reliable used car, I have found another option. Nice!
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Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news
jredd23 Link ParentAnd it doesn't stop there! Wow.And it doesn't stop there! Wow.
“The final point will be to climb the Burj Khalia, the highest tower in the world.”
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Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news
jredd23 Link ParentMy work office environment has some people who are shrewd, and sometimes outright predatory. Luckily they don’t bite, at least with their mouth.My work office environment has some people who are shrewd, and sometimes outright predatory. Luckily they don’t bite, at least with their mouth.
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Comment on Merriam-Webster has unveiled their latest and greatest LLM to date in ~tech
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Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news
jredd23 LinkAt work I worry about sharks circling around me all the time but a bite? Mexican marine biologist attacked by a shark near remote island in Costa RicaAt work I worry about sharks circling around me all the time but a bite?
Mexican marine biologist attacked by a shark near remote island in Costa RicaDespite the serious injuries to his head, face and arms, Hoyos arrived to the hospital in stable condition.
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Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news
jredd23 Link ParentIn this case, you do without when you can...In this case, you do without when you can...
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Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news
jredd23 Link ParentI think it's not an AI problem, it's a people problem. The idea that a digital <enter tool name here> has all the answers is to me a bit off. Maybe am old-school but common sense is the following...I think it's not an AI problem, it's a people problem. The idea that a digital <enter tool name here> has all the answers is to me a bit off. Maybe am old-school but common sense is the following statement:
"...the key to traveling well – with or without AI – is keeping an open mind and being adaptable when things go wrong."
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Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news
jredd23 Link ParentCool, wholly relatable story. Never crashed a wedding but have been caught in somewhat awkward situations that thankfully were in the years that cellphone cameras weren't all over the place. Nice...Cool, wholly relatable story. Never crashed a wedding but have been caught in somewhat awkward situations that thankfully were in the years that cellphone cameras weren't all over the place. Nice funny story and a memory of a lifetime for the happy couple! Cheers!
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Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news
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Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news
jredd23 Link ParentNot sure what stage of grief am on when it comes to CO2 and its impact but yeah, we're all in for it.Not sure what stage of grief am on when it comes to CO2 and its impact but yeah, we're all in for it.
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Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news
jredd23 LinkThis climate change has gone to the birds! Scary to think what humans may evolve to, reading the news lately, I feel more that we are de-evolving. A New, Colorful Hybrid Between a Blue Jay and...This climate change has gone to the birds! Scary to think what humans may evolve to, reading the news lately, I feel more that we are de-evolving.
A New, Colorful Hybrid Between a Blue Jay and Green Jay Discovered in Texas, Scientists Confirm
"Scientists have discovered a new hybrid between a blue jay and a green jay, which may serve as an early indicator of how climate change affects avian intermingling.
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Comment on What's a setting that you'd recommend? in ~tech
jredd23 LinkOn IOS from a security perspective I recommend 2 settings: Settings -> Screen Time -> Content & Privacy Restrictions -> {Don't Allow on Passcode & Face ID & Accounts} *use a pin in my case In the...On IOS from a security perspective I recommend 2 settings:
Settings -> Screen Time -> Content & Privacy Restrictions -> {Don't Allow on Passcode & Face ID & Accounts} *use a pin in my case
In the event of mobile loss, your iCloud account and or passcode will not be easily compromised. -
Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news
jredd23 LinkThis trucker built a scale model of NYC over 21 years. One heck of an accomplishment, talk about perseverance and tenacity.This trucker built a scale model of NYC over 21 years.
One heck of an accomplishment, talk about perseverance and tenacity.
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Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news
jredd23 Link ParentFascinating the length that world record chasers will go to get it one record. Can't say I would do that but I am an admirer of people who do, congrats Mr. Barone.Fascinating the length that world record chasers will go to get it one record. Can't say I would do that but I am an admirer of people who do, congrats Mr. Barone.
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Comment on Conservative activist Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah college event in ~society
jredd23 LinkI didn't know much of this guy to care but I forced myself to learn about him given the constant coverage. His quotes and his talks are to me an eye roll! Political violence don't end well however...I didn't know much of this guy to care but I forced myself to learn about him given the constant coverage. His quotes and his talks are to me an eye roll! Political violence don't end well however it seems that the easy route has been taken by many people of stocking the fire of violence. Shouldn't be a surprise.
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Comment on Microsoft testing new AI features in Windows 11 File Explorer in ~tech
jredd23 Link ParentIt's not a rant, it's the truth. At home I've been using Linux Mint for several years now, only have W11 box that I upgraded because of family member who is very much a RTC (resistant to change)...It's not a rant, it's the truth. At home I've been using Linux Mint for several years now, only have W11 box that I upgraded because of family member who is very much a RTC (resistant to change) but slowly I've introduced it to her. There is a learning curve as it comes to usage, securing linux etc., but I think that Linux mint was the right decision for myself at home - ain't going back!
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Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news
jredd23 LinkDon’t fret: Air guitar world title returns home to Finland after 25 years Congrats to Aapo!Don’t fret: Air guitar world title returns home to Finland after 25 years
Finnish air guitarist Aapo “The Angus” Rautio plucked victory from thin air on Friday night, grabbing the world championship title for his homeland for the first time since 2000.
Congrats to Aapo!
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Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news
jredd23 Link ParentMaybe we have now plausible reason to believe the existence of BolugaRex from Jurassic movie.Maybe we have now plausible reason to believe the existence of BolugaRex from Jurassic movie.
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Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news
jredd23 Link ParentI read this a couple days back, awesome! If I had the means, and the ability, why not! YOLO baby!I read this a couple days back, awesome! If I had the means, and the ability, why not! YOLO baby!
I live outside of NYC and the item that is stopping me from going e-bike commuting is that the towns I live in and around don't have a dedicated bike lane.