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Comment on Applejuicification: why the fruit is found in so many mixed juices in ~food
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Comment on Best "dad" jokes and puns! in ~talk
zenon LinkIf you've seen one shopping centre, you've seen the mall.If you've seen one shopping centre, you've seen the mall.
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Comment on Chechnya 'bans music that is too fast or too slow' in ~music
zenon LinkThe Russian national anthem should be played at 76 bpm. I guess it's banned now.The Russian national anthem should be played at 76 bpm. I guess it's banned now.
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Comment on Deadly morel mushroom outbreak highlights big gaps in fungi knowledge in ~food
zenon LinkAt the start of mushroom season in the northern hemisphere, a reminder that the edibility rating of wild mushrooms in field guides apply to thoroughly cooked mushrooms (at sea level air pressure)....At the start of mushroom season in the northern hemisphere, a reminder that the edibility rating of wild mushrooms in field guides apply to thoroughly cooked mushrooms (at sea level air pressure). Some mushrooms also require special preparation, like long cook times or pre boiling + discarding the cooking water.
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Comment on One in four school-starters in England and Wales not toilet-trained, say teachers in ~life
zenon Link ParentI once tried to "Save" before going down a steep ski slope. If only we could...I once tried to "Save" before going down a steep ski slope. If only we could...
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Comment on What are your cooking experiments that haven't turned out well? in ~food
zenon Link ParentI think (but am not sure) that dish soap or detergent residue on the mixing bowl or whisk can interfere with the emulsion. Rinse and dry first. I also found that a proper whisk (balloon/french or...I think (but am not sure) that dish soap or detergent residue on the mixing bowl or whisk can interfere with the emulsion. Rinse and dry first. I also found that a proper whisk (balloon/french or sauce) is necessary. A fork or something won't do :-)
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Comment on Hurt my lower back by bending over, any tips for healing and comfort? in ~health
zenon LinkSucks doesn't it. I once hurt my back by opening a zipper. Can't do that kind of thing anymore without warming up first I guess. Oh well, as my mom says, it's better than the alternative. If it's...Sucks doesn't it. I once hurt my back by opening a zipper. Can't do that kind of thing anymore without warming up first I guess. Oh well, as my mom says, it's better than the alternative. If it's a typical strained muscle, just take it easy for a day or two, and then gradually increase normal activities. Walking is good. Even better on uneven terrain. It will pass. In the long run it's probably good to have a strength routine that exercises the back muscles.
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Comment on Fridge recommendations? in ~life.home_improvement
zenon LinkNo recommendation about brands (except that we don't like Whirlpool), but consider two normal sized fridges / freezers / fridge freezers side by side instead of a french door type fridge freezer,...No recommendation about brands (except that we don't like Whirlpool), but consider two normal sized fridges / freezers / fridge freezers side by side instead of a french door type fridge freezer, if you have space. Way cheaper, and can be independently replaced. If they're from the same manufacturer they can often be attached to each other. Make sure the door can be hinged on the other side on at least one of them.
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Comment on Over two percent of the US’s electricity generation now goes to bitcoin in ~enviro
zenon Link ParentYes, a 51% attack was what I was thinking about. Was not sure if there are other attacks based on generating proof-of-work, it's been a while since I was reasonably up to date on this stuff.Yes, a 51% attack was what I was thinking about. Was not sure if there are other attacks based on generating proof-of-work, it's been a while since I was reasonably up to date on this stuff.
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Comment on Over two percent of the US’s electricity generation now goes to bitcoin in ~enviro
zenon Link ParentUnfortunately, that defeats the purpose of proof-of-work based blockchain security. If the work has value beyond securing the chain, work-based attacks become that much cheaper, and more work is...Unfortunately, that defeats the purpose of proof-of-work based blockchain security. If the work has value beyond securing the chain, work-based attacks become that much cheaper, and more work is required to achieve the same level of security.
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Comment on What are your favorite ridiculous/absurd/campy Christmas movies? in ~movies
zenon Link ParentI've got bad news for you if you're a man ;-)[...] is essentially a Christmas-themed body horror film, in which the main character is gradually transformed into a fat, jolly, 70 year old man against his will.
I've got bad news for you if you're a man ;-)
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Comment on The Shadow over Innsmouth in ~books
zenon Link ParentMust second this one. For those of use that grew up reading cosmic horror in the shadow of cold war nuclear doom, this is pitch perfect. One of very few pieces of fiction I've read multiple times.Must second this one. For those of use that grew up reading cosmic horror in the shadow of cold war nuclear doom, this is pitch perfect. One of very few pieces of fiction I've read multiple times.
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Comment on Universal Music sues Anthropic [AI startup] over AI-generated lyrics in ~music
zenon Link ParentIt seems that this should be avoidable by various technical means, without interfering with the LLM itself. For example, a set of fingerprints can be generated for the token strings (pieces of...It seems that this should be avoidable by various technical means, without interfering with the LLM itself. For example, a set of fingerprints can be generated for the token strings (pieces of lyrics) used during training. Then LLM ouput can be compared with these fingerprints, and ouput that is too similar in the legal sense can be discarded.
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Comment on Gardeners of the northern hemisphere, how did it go this year? in ~hobbies
zenon Link ParentNordic region. We sometimes joke that we have four seasons: Winter, Still winter, Summer (1 week) and Soon winter. But this year we had a mediterranean june.Nordic region. We sometimes joke that we have four seasons: Winter, Still winter, Summer (1 week) and Soon winter. But this year we had a mediterranean june.
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Comment on Gardeners of the northern hemisphere, how did it go this year? in ~hobbies
zenon LinkWe had a scorching june followed by a cool and rainy late summer. Good crop of asparagus, and a record ribes harvest, some of which is turning into redcurrant wine as I write this. Tomatoes,...We had a scorching june followed by a cool and rainy late summer. Good crop of asparagus, and a record ribes harvest, some of which is turning into redcurrant wine as I write this. Tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers did not like the cool late summer, but we got a decent tomato crop even so. We got lots of apples too, and blackberries. Some grapes. Had a decent run of various leafy greens. The cabbage worms got theirs, as usual. Many a deer helped themselves. We finally defeated the ribes sawflies, which was nice (for us). Wife has PTSD from murdering slugs. Soon it's time to dig up the beets, parsnips, and jerusalem artichokes. I will do some mushroom farming indoors, while we wait for spring.
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Comment on Yes, you can measure software developer productivity in ~tech
zenon Link ParentThese are all fine to measure - by the team, for it to know how things are going. But once these measues become targets by higher ups, the cobra effect rears it's head. The measures are easy...These are all fine to measure - by the team, for it to know how things are going. But once these measues become targets by higher ups, the cobra effect rears it's head. The measures are easy enough to game:
- Deployment Frequency: Make deploys smaller, but less meaningful.
- Lead Time for Changes: Make smaller changes, push them out with less QA.
- Change Failure Rate: Manipulate issue severity, hide issues, or deploy smaller but less meaningful changes.
- Time to Restore Service: Trigger service interruption through known issues, which can be quickly fixed.
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Comment on “Inverse vaccine” shows potential to treat multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune diseases in ~health
zenon LinkCould this technique be used to treat allergies too, by inducing the body to tolerate the allergen?Could this technique be used to treat allergies too, by inducing the body to tolerate the allergen?
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Comment on Norway wealth tax pushes the rich to move to Switzerland – millionaire prime minister has embarked on a push to tax the wealthiest for social justice in ~finance
zenon Link ParentActually it kicks in at a relatively low level of wealth, less than the cost of a typical apartment. Details here: https://www.skatteetaten.no/en/rates/wealth-tax/Actually it kicks in at a relatively low level of wealth, less than the cost of a typical apartment. Details here: https://www.skatteetaten.no/en/rates/wealth-tax/
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Comment on Mushroom hunting open thread in ~hobbies
zenon Link ParentA chef here says that confit-ed giant puffball tastes like camenbert cheese. I haven't tried it, but I will if I find one.A chef here says that confit-ed giant puffball tastes like camenbert cheese. I haven't tried it, but I will if I find one.
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Comment on Mushroom hunting open thread in ~hobbies
zenon Link ParentCrazy story, I hope you recover well. I've read that in Italy, more people die from falls and exposure while looking for Porcini, than from eating poisonous mushrooms.Crazy story, I hope you recover well. I've read that in Italy, more people die from falls and exposure while looking for Porcini, than from eating poisonous mushrooms.
At least some of the allergenic proteins can broken down by pasteurization (heating). My son is allergic to raw apples and fresh pressed apple juice, but pasteurized juice is fine.