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Comment on Does anyone recognize this phishing attack? in ~comp
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Comment on Advice on dealing with aging parents in ~life
nukeman Link ParentWork with your parents to find something interesting for your dad (definitely try to avoid imposing one). There has to be at least one hobby he’s thought about doing (ask him!) or did fifty years...Work with your parents to find something interesting for your dad (definitely try to avoid imposing one). There has to be at least one hobby he’s thought about doing (ask him!) or did fifty years ago that could work. Social is preferable, but even solo hobbies are better than bed- or couchrotting.
One thing I forgot to mention: plan for the scenario where mom dies first. That happened with my uncle’s parents, his dad died before mom, who had Alzheimer’s, and it was really hard for her and the family. Being in a facility will help, but it would still have an impact.
If you want to talk more feel free to comment here or PM me.
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Comment on Advice on dealing with aging parents in ~life
nukeman LinkWhat does/did your father do outside of work? Continuing hobbies he did is good for keeping him occupied and IIRC can help slow dementia progression. No hobbies (and no, TV watching does not...What does/did your father do outside of work? Continuing hobbies he did is good for keeping him occupied and IIRC can help slow dementia progression. No hobbies (and no, TV watching does not count) is a speedrun to an early death. Keep your mom engaged in her hobbies as well. Is there a book club in the new city she could join? Would give her a reason to leave the apartment for a few hours.
Start planning for hospice/palliative care now. If either of their conditions decline and it gets to the point that death is more likely than not, having a plan in place and being able to transition them into that care envelope quickly will make everyone more comfortable.
My grandmother (Nana) passed last year, and it was very hard on my mom and my aunts. My mom spent a month at the nursing home (that we got Nana into after her last hospital discharge due to the poor state of the house) with her, and was there when she died. Fun fact, apparently you can get superhuman strength near the end, because she kept trying to get out of the bed, and it took three people to get her back in. The fentanyl patch was a definite plus for pain management. The fact that your parents are in a living facility is much better, as they won’t have so much house to manage (Nana was stubborn, and refused to move into one until after her last hospital stay, and even then it was initially “temporary), and have better access to care.
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Comment on TN governor halts executions, Christa Pike in hospital following two failed lethal injection doses after US Supreme Court overturns last-minute stay of execution, all on the same day in ~society
nukeman Link ParentThe main issue for sourcing drugs is that many companies don’t want to be or cannot be associated with capital punishment. That’s what kicked off the most recent phase of the debate: Hospira...The main issue for sourcing drugs is that many companies don’t want to be or cannot be associated with capital punishment. That’s what kicked off the most recent phase of the debate: Hospira stopped supplying drugs for lethal injection in the United States due to EU anti-death penalty regulations.
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Comment on Interview: Firefox’s chief on why he hopes a redesign will help win users from Chrome in ~tech
nukeman Link ParentHow do you propose they make enough money to hire good software developers and engineers and maintain enough of a market share to remain relevant?How do you propose they make enough money to hire good software developers and engineers and maintain enough of a market share to remain relevant?
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Comment on Anyone have any ketogenic diet stories? in ~food
nukeman Link ParentFor balanced, I like Michael Pollan’s line “Eat food, not too much, mostly plants.” A mix of veggies, fruit, grains/starches, and proteins. Don’t overthink it too much. A related line of his:...For balanced, I like Michael Pollan’s line “Eat food, not too much, mostly plants.” A mix of veggies, fruit, grains/starches, and proteins. Don’t overthink it too much.
A related line of his: “Don’t eat anything your grandmother wouldn’t recognize as food.” Might be great-grandmother at this point, but the advice is still the same. A lot of the keto/paleo/diet-related foods at the store fail this test.
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Comment on Owners mourn spoiled food after firmware update bricks Samsung smart fridges in ~tech
nukeman Link ParentGE is. Whirlpool is still its own company, with an umbrella of brands (Maytag, Amana, KitchenAid).GE is. Whirlpool is still its own company, with an umbrella of brands (Maytag, Amana, KitchenAid).
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Comment on An insight into looksmaxxxing/blackpill "ideology" in ~life
nukeman Link ParentMen die earlier leaving the older female parter widowed. This explains the bump in single women age 65+.Men die earlier leaving the older female parter widowed. This explains the bump in single women age 65+.
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Comment on How accurate have Ed Zitron's AI skeptic predictions been? in ~tech
nukeman Link ParentI ultimately don’t think that you necessarily need the most advanced chips to do your training. If you are training on prior-gen chips, then technology restrictions become a lot harder, and...I ultimately don’t think that you necessarily need the most advanced chips to do your training. If you are training on prior-gen chips, then technology restrictions become a lot harder, and setting up your own fabs becomes a viable option.
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Comment on An insight into looksmaxxxing/blackpill "ideology" in ~life
nukeman Link ParentIt’s not though. An 18-29 year old woman can be in a relationship with a 30-something man/woman, which is far more likely than the opposite pairing.It’s not though. An 18-29 year old woman can be in a relationship with a 30-something man/woman, which is far more likely than the opposite pairing.
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Comment on Comerica Park will be renamed to Fifth Third Park starting in 2027 in ~sports.baseball
nukeman LinkFifth Third was already a crummy name for a bank. Now it will be a crummy name for a ballpark too!Fifth Third was already a crummy name for a bank. Now it will be a crummy name for a ballpark too!
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Comment on Help me choose a small electric car in ~transport
nukeman Link ParentDiscontinued and being revamped as a PHEV.Discontinued and being revamped as a PHEV.
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Comment on Are there any passionate Nissan Leaf owners here? in ~transport
nukeman Link ParentThe Gen1 Leaf has a J1772 port along with the ChaDeMo port. In fact, the latter was an option, some Leafs came without it.The Gen1 Leaf has a J1772 port along with the ChaDeMo port. In fact, the latter was an option, some Leafs came without it.
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Comment on Anyone ever imported a kei truck to the US? in ~transport
nukeman (edited )Link ParentJust get an escort. TWIC cards are intended for those needing routine access and undergo a background check somewhat similar to lower level security clearances. Someone who just needs to pick up...Just get an escort. TWIC cards are intended for those needing routine access and undergo a background check somewhat similar to lower level security clearances. Someone who just needs to pick up their Kei truck will be at the bottom of the list for processing compared to truck drivers, refinery workers, and port personnel whose hiring companies are yelling at DHS to move faster with approvals.
As for phone numbers, look for an office with Badging, Badge, Credentials, or TWIC in the name.
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Comment on Help me choose a small electric car in ~transport
nukeman (edited )LinkI would remain open to small crossovers. There are fewer and fewer sedan/hatchback options available in general, and in the EV space, and manufacturers are choosing to make EVs out of their SUVs...I would remain open to small crossovers. There are fewer and fewer sedan/hatchback options available in general, and in the EV space, and manufacturers are choosing to make EVs out of their SUVs and crossovers ahead of their remaining sedans and hatchbacks.
As far as I can tell, the only new electric cars (and not crossover) that aren’t a Tesla and aren’t luxury are the Nissan Leaf and the Fiat 500e (The Ioniq 6 is being discontinued). Opening yourself up to crossovers multiplies your options tenfold.
Edit: forgot about the Charger Daytona. There are screaming deals to be had on those.
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Comment on Where do we go from here? (Regarding AI) in ~tech
nukeman Link ParentI’m saying that folks on the continent (and in Africa, Asia, Latin America) are more optimistic about AI than the anglosphere folks, not less.I’m saying that folks on the continent (and in Africa, Asia, Latin America) are more optimistic about AI than the anglosphere folks, not less.
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Comment on Anyone ever imported a kei truck to the US? in ~transport
nukeman LinkDo you need to be in the secure area of the port? Could your broker/importer handle it? If you need to be there, could you simply be escorted? Have you called the port and asked?Do you need to be in the secure area of the port? Could your broker/importer handle it?
If you need to be there, could you simply be escorted? Have you called the port and asked?
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Comment on Where do we go from here? (Regarding AI) in ~tech
nukeman Link ParentGotcha. There’ve been some interesting surveys showing that countries outside of the white Anglosphere are more optimistic/interested in AI versus those within. If you are getting a lot of...Gotcha. There’ve been some interesting surveys showing that countries outside of the white Anglosphere are more optimistic/interested in AI versus those within. If you are getting a lot of English-language media/content, that might explain why you are seeing so much more negativity than you expect.
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Comment on Where do we go from here? (Regarding AI) in ~tech
nukeman Link ParentQuestion: Where (you can be country/region-level) do you live?Question: Where (you can be country/region-level) do you live?
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Comment on Software for humans in ~tech
nukeman Link ParentI’ll add another thought: my coworkers with software development backgrounds using AI to help them would be AI-assisted coding. Me (with a very poor-understanding of coding and programming) using...I’ll add another thought: my coworkers with software development backgrounds using AI to help them would be AI-assisted coding. Me (with a very poor-understanding of coding and programming) using AI to spit out a program would be vibe coding.
Scammers have gotten a lot more persistent and tailored in the age of AI. They will keep you going for hours or days if it means they can get a decent payout (and even $100 is good for someone in a developing country, never mind $1000 or $10000).
Personally I’d look through old posts in r/scams, since they have a bigger archive than Tildes. But several things set this off for me: