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Comment on Why there's no European Google? in ~tech
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Comment on Federal officers kill another citizen in Minneapolis, National Guard activated in ~society
nukeman (edited )Link ParentA few scattered thoughts (for both you and GP): I do agree that widespread civilian gun ownership aren’t an instant win, but civilians having absolutely no firearms likely makes things harder. A...A few scattered thoughts (for both you and GP):
- I do agree that widespread civilian gun ownership aren’t an instant win, but civilians having absolutely no firearms likely makes things harder.
- A lot of techniques related to counterinsurgency for the U.S. military implicitly assume a safe homefront with reliable supply chains. Once things begin to pop off, that reliability is no longer assured. Even a minor attacks against, say, an ammunition plant mean a period of downtime and possibly reduced quality product after.
- Related to (2), the model for an insurgency happening in the U.S. is the Troubles in Northern Ireland. Both sides viewed it as their home, there was relatively free movement between the Republic, Northern Ireland, and Mainland Britain, with the ability of operatives to melt away. Escalation was relatively limited for the British, because of fears of radicalizing otherwise uninvolved Catholics and not wanting to rule over bombed out husk.
- In urban areas especially, the risk of snipers is under-discussed with respect to morale, cost of enforcement, and widespread availability of bolt-action rifles.
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Comment on Why there's no European Google? in ~tech
nukeman (edited )Link ParentFrom discussions I’ve read previously, there’s two issues: Lack of unified VC markets (making financing and scale-up harder) Lack of a common language. Probably one of the biggest issues. In the...From discussions I’ve read previously, there’s two issues:
- Lack of unified VC markets (making financing and scale-up harder)
- Lack of a common language. Probably one of the biggest issues. In the U.S. you can spin up a new app that supports more than 500 million people in North America with just three languages (English, Spanish, and French). In China you can do the same for a billion people with just Mandarin (and maybe Cantonese). To do something in Europe, you need two dozen languages for an equivalent number of people.
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Comment on Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese electric vehicles in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products in ~transport
nukeman Link ParentYou can get around that by federalizing a car, but that is a very expensive process. For Canada specifically I believe there are ways to prove it’s compliant with FMVSS (which are very close to...You can get around that by federalizing a car, but that is a very expensive process. For Canada specifically I believe there are ways to prove it’s compliant with FMVSS (which are very close to the Canadian standards).
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Comment on Weekly US politics news and updates thread - week of January 12 in ~society
nukeman Link ParentThe one upside of the resignations is that the replacements have been incompetent and unable to effectively prosecute the cases and increasing judicial skepticism of federal indictments.The one upside of the resignations is that the replacements have been incompetent and unable to effectively prosecute the cases and increasing judicial skepticism of federal indictments.
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Comment on Is there a way to donate or give unused ADHD medication to people in need? in ~health.mental
nukeman LinkVyvanse is a Schedule II medication. You would get into far more trouble than if you were offering someone else your Strattera (which is also illegal to do).Vyvanse is a Schedule II medication. You would get into far more trouble than if you were offering someone else your Strattera (which is also illegal to do).
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Comment on What's a culture shock that you experienced? in ~talk
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Comment on Regarding travel agency exoticca.com in ~travel
nukeman Link ParentI believe you. Just noting that I probably wouldn’t have booked with them to begin with. To echo what others are saying, I probably wouldn’t use a TA for Japan or most places. Maybe for some...I believe you. Just noting that I probably wouldn’t have booked with them to begin with. To echo what others are saying, I probably wouldn’t use a TA for Japan or most places. Maybe for some specialized/niche trips (think birding expeditions or visiting Antarctica type stuff).
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Comment on Regarding travel agency exoticca.com in ~travel
nukeman LinkGonna be 100% honest, sounds like a sex-business of some sort.Gonna be 100% honest, sounds like a sex-business of some sort.
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Comment on What are some stories of progressivism gone wrong in implementation? in ~society
nukeman Link ParentWas it deleted or removed? Do you still have a link?Was it deleted or removed? Do you still have a link?
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Comment on Advice needed: Getting an elderly parent set up with a home health aide in ~life
nukeman LinkHow did your dad react when you broached getting him a medical alert service? Is mom still in the picture? On your side of things, start asking friends what services they’ve used. Post in local FB...- How did your dad react when you broached getting him a medical alert service?
- Is mom still in the picture?
On your side of things, start asking friends what services they’ve used. Post in local FB or NextDoor groups, and there specifically ask if any are covered by Tricare. Make a spreadsheet listing companies, pros, cons, and costs to compare. When you think you’ve found some that would work, get them over for a visit, and get your dad involved to see if he gravitates toward a particular company.
Unfortunately my grandparents were very stubborn/prideful about things, so the approach was a bit more behind closed doors and later than it should’ve been.
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Comment on US strikes Venezuela and says its leader, Nicolas Maduro, has been captured and flown out of the country in ~society
nukeman LinkSome of the OSINT folks are reporting CH-47 Chinook helicopters flying over Caracas. There’s a good chance this isn’t just a bomb and leave.Some of the OSINT folks are reporting CH-47 Chinook helicopters flying over Caracas. There’s a good chance this isn’t just a bomb and leave.
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US strikes Venezuela and says its leader, Nicolas Maduro, has been captured and flown out of the country
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Comment on Moving back to the US (after 7+ years living in Germany) in ~life
nukeman LinkAny pets? If so, that will complicate things, esp. if it is something other than just dog/cat.Any pets? If so, that will complicate things, esp. if it is something other than just dog/cat.
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Comment on Toll roads are spreading in America in ~transport
nukeman Link ParentApparently more states used to have inspections, but the decline of full service stations (versus mere gas stations) meant that states were faced with building and running their own inspection...Apparently more states used to have inspections, but the decline of full service stations (versus mere gas stations) meant that states were faced with building and running their own inspection centers. On top of that, there’s always political pressure to make driving cheaper.
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Comment on Merry Christmas! in ~talk
nukeman Link ParentThanks for being one of the folks who keeps things going while most of us are celebrating! What sort of work do you do?Thanks for being one of the folks who keeps things going while most of us are celebrating! What sort of work do you do?
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Comment on What are your predictions for 2026? in ~talk
nukeman Link ParentAs much as I hate drama and want them to live happily ever after, I’m incredibly curious as to what a Taylor Swift divorce would look like.Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce a separation (10%)
As much as I hate drama and want them to live happily ever after, I’m incredibly curious as to what a Taylor Swift divorce would look like.
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Comment on Gift recommendations in ~life
nukeman LinkGood binoculars: there are many binoculars for sale that are sub-par in quality and/or hard-to-use for novice birders/hunters/observers (etc). Good entry-level binoculars are going to be around...Good binoculars: there are many binoculars for sale that are sub-par in quality and/or hard-to-use for novice birders/hunters/observers (etc). Good entry-level binoculars are going to be around 2-300 USD. My recommendation would be a Vortex Diamondback, 8x32 or 8x42 (8 power magnification, 32 or 42 mm lens). Vortex has reasonably good service, and almost all retailers will carry them. If your budget allows, you can either upgrade within Vortex, or go for something like Zeiss.
Side note: more magnification isn’t better. It magnifies the shake more, and often comprises on field of view and color in exchange for said magnification. I previously recommended 7 power binoculars, but most manufacturers have discontinued their mid/full-size models.
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Comment on Lorde - Virgin (2025) in ~music
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Comment on Ireland among countries boycotting Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete in ~music
nukeman Link ParentThat, and there’s also strong historic links between Irish Republicans and Palestinian nationalists (partly due to common anti-British sentiment).That, and there’s also strong historic links between Irish Republicans and Palestinian nationalists (partly due to common anti-British sentiment).
I’m looking at it more from the customer side. A U.S. company can get by with just English, Spanish, and French UIs for, say, a food delivery app. But a company based in the Netherlands catering to the European market as a whole has to include Dutch, French, Spanish, Slovak, Swedish…
Now, AI-powered translation might help reduce this cost/difficulty, but there’s already the entrenchment of American firms that will make it very hard for Euro-google to get off the ground.