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ulyssessword
2d ago
Trans people (generally) twice, and trans women (specifically) three times. I could've missed some because it was a simple ctrl+F.
ulyssessword
3d ago
Gotta love absurdly weak protections. Like them showing [Blocked] when there's a comment/post from a user who has blocked you: You can just log out and read it.
(Twitter was right to remove the "feature" that blocking someone would remove you from their screen (only) while they were logged in.)
ulyssessword
5d ago
Then, all of a sudden, after Trudeau resigns (Freeland has to play a role here) and prorogues Parliament, Singh is suddenly on-board when...he can do nothing cause Parliament is suspended for months until the Liberals pick a new leader.
I think you actually have the causation backwards: Trudeau lost Singh's support, then he resigned. Singh took a more-firm-than-typical stance against the Liberals after the winter break started, which is what prompted the most recent rounds of Poilievre pushing non-confidence motions. If all had gone according to plan, the government would have fallen about a month later. Instead, Trudeau resigned and prorogued parliament as they search for his successor.
The cynical explanation is that this has little to do with Trump: the NDP knows they're utterly done due to backing the Liberals for so long and Singh deliberately ran out the clock so he could get his pension.
Yes. The Saskatchewan party ran on the connection of the Federal Liberals -> Federal NDP -> Provincial NDP. Blaming Carla Beck for Justin Trudeau's actions seems to have worked, so it absolutely would work for Singh as well.
I think that Singh's pension is a meme. It's a nice jab, but I'd bet that he'll get reelected in his seat. The only examples I could find of a party leader losing their seat are:
- Maxime Bernier, who created a tiny splinter party which disappeared at the first chance.
- Kim Campbell, when her party collapsed from 169 to 2 seats
- John Bracken (1945)
- Arthur Meighen (1926)
I think it happened to the Green Party too, but they don't count. High-profile politicians generally don't lose their own seats.
ulyssessword
6d ago
That's actually a big fucking deal, for the same reason it's a big deal when Texas starts signing security agreements with Mexico.
Yup. The biggest power voids I've seen the provinces fill before this is some trade delegations to foreign countries. Even that could've been framed as just helping the local businesses and industries.
This is straight-up international diplomacy.
if no election occurs until October
God I hope not. Singh has been half-assing opposition to Trudeau for months (and hinting at it before then), but he finally committed to bringing down the government...in late December, with at least six weeks until it would be possible...which has now been extended to more than three months. I'm hopeful that it'll all be over when parliament reconvenes in March (Early April election call + 37 day minimum campaign = new government in May??), but I'll believe it when I see it.
perhaps an East Indian woman, both to out-IdPol Singh and remind that intentionally-imported demographic who brought them here in the first place?
Remember that (under the current Liberal rules) temporary foreign workers and students are eligible to vote for the next Liberal leader (who will be the next Prime Minister, of course). In contrast, voting for the Conservative leader required a $15 membership fee and being a Permanent Resident or Citizen.
Unless they change the rules, that candidate could get in by appealing directly to foreigners for votes, instead of appealing to sentiment towards them by citizens and permanent residents.
ulyssessword
6d ago
He's thrown Canada into a bit of chaos, particularly since the NDP (left wing party) stopped supporting the minority Liberals and the government will therefore fall at the first opportunity. Of course, Prime Minister Trudeau prorogued parliament until his replacement gets selected by his party in late March, so the "first opportunity" isn't any time soon.
We now have provincial leaders dealing with Federal responsibilities (see Alberta Premier Danielle Smith visiting Trump), which is an odd change of pace.
ulyssessword
8d ago
For a story where that's the case: Jamie Sarkonak: The University of Alberta said it was ending DEI. That's not true.
They simply renamed it to ACB, or Anti-Caucasian Bias "access, community and belonging".
ulyssessword
9d ago
Eleven steps to change Powerpoint from centimeters to inches is totally reasonable given that nobody would ever want to do that, and how could you make room for all that completely-necessary whitespace if you didn't remove all those buttons nobody cares about anyways? "Time and Language" is the perfect place to find a ruler.
Furthermore, "most" has to be contrasted with "least", so designers can maximize how modern they are by shoving things ever-deeper into the abyss.
More seriously, one of my pet peeves is frames in frames in frames, each sized slightly-incorrectly so that they have independent scroll bars. One of the "electronic textbooks" I had in university was hosted on a website that showed you a fraction of a frame that showed a fraction of one page. If you wanted to read two complete pages, you had to:
- read the first half of the first page
- scroll the textbook-display-widget frame to the bottom to access its scroll bar
- scroll the page up to see the bottom half
- read the second half of the page
- scroll the widget frame up to the top to access the page turning controls
- flip the page
- wait for it to contact the server and load one more page...
I made a flowchart on modern software recently, and it had a wonderful feature where if you dragged an object (e.g. an arrow linking two steps) to an edge of the screen, it would scroll the window in that direction. I zoomed in on one end of an arrow, grabbed it to move it slightly, and...It's off the bottom of the screen! better scroll down. It's off the bottom of the screen! better scroll down. It's off the bottom of the screen! better scroll down. It's off the bottom of the screen! better scroll down. It's off the bottom of the screen! better scroll down. It's off the bottom of the screen! better scroll down. It's off the bottom of the screen! better scroll down.
I ended up zooming out and squinting at a couple pixels, except they had the great idea that your mouse should snap to their best guess instead of the closest feature if you're sufficiently close.
ulyssessword
9d ago
Consistent, static user interfaces are so last year. Modern UX design is all about placing the most-used options in the most-accessible places so that new users can find them as quickly as possible.
With that in mind, I'd like to recommend a plugin to anyone who likes creating dynamic user interfaces in that style: Markov Keyboard is a revolution in UI design, placing your most-used letters in the most-accessible locations on your keyboard. Instead of just doing this once (as in a Dvorak layout) it remaps the keys after each keystroke, maximizing the benefit.
(ask me about my latest experiences with Windows 11. Or don't. I'm sure you can guess.)
ulyssessword
13d ago
The graphs like this one, which I imagine gets spread in your circles, conflate temporary workers with immigrants.
First time seeing that, and it looks about right. We can handle <1% population growth due to immigration, but not >3%. Why would you call that "conflating" the issue?
ulyssessword
15d ago
The power goes in, then...? The only power expenditure he laid out is cooling the material. That deals with the inefficiency in our technology, but it is still generating free energy at its heart.
ulyssessword
15d ago
Perhaps a simpler objection: He is proposing a perpetual motion machine.
An ideal superconductor does not require any energy input. Our superconductors need energy-intensive cooling setups, but that's just a quirk of our technology and environment. If you could produce lift with the mere presence of superconductors (in a hemispherical shape), then you could lift something for free, drop it to generate energy, and repeat forever with no inputs.
The standard model of physics doesn't allow for perpetual motion machines, therefore it doesn't allow for his proposed machine.
ulyssessword
16d ago
There are a couple of pretty boring "anti-gravity" explanations that don't violate "the laws of physics," - I don't think negative mass does, but more prosaically propulsion utilizing the Meissner effect is quite possible.
There's something hinky going on in that article.
I don't think the superconducting plates can "know" that they are on the outside of a sphere, and therefore direct their force outwards. Sure, they can know the difference between inside (insulated from the Earth's magnetic field) and outside (exposed to it), but that asymmetry breaks once you turn off the top half of the sphere and attempt to create lift: instead of changing from a full sphere (top half pushing up, bottom half pushing down, net zero force) to a half sphere (top half missing, bottom half pushing up, net upwards force) as the article claims, it has changed into a hemisphere (top flat surface pushing down, bottom curved surface pushing up, net zero force).
ulyssessword
16d ago
From here:
There are close to 3 million H1B visa holders in the U.S. Of those 3 million, more than 65,000 are Indian H1
After a tiny bit more research, I have severe doubts about my source. Not least of which is because 3m total / 85k annual = 35 year average duration of a visa, which is nonsense. Thanks for the catch, I've edited in a correction.
That's higher than I thought, but I'm still tempted to call that "rare". 129k / 3 million = 4% per year (1/25 years), while the American average is more like 25% (1/4 years). There's some confounding for age and field, but a 6x change is still notable.
EDIT: nvm, bad source on the total. 600k means 20% per year, which is practically identical to the average.
ulyssessword
20d ago
Please list 6 Reasons Why Rutabagas Are An Underrated Superfood
Result (Copilot):
Rutabagas are indeed an underrated superfood, packed with a variety of nutrients and health benefits. Here are six reasons why you should consider adding them to your diet:
- Rich in Nutrients: Rutabagas are a great source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, vitamin E, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. These nutrients support immune function, bone health, and overall well-being.
- High in Fiber: Rutabagas are high in dietary fiber, which helps promote healthy digestion, prevent constipation, and maintain a healthy weight by keeping you feeling full for longer.
- Low in Calories: Despite being rich in nutrients, rutabagas are low in calories. This makes them an excellent choice for those looking to maintain or lose weight without sacrificing essential nutrients.
- Antioxidant Properties: Rutabagas contain antioxidants, such as vitamin C and beta-carotene, which help protect your cells from damage caused by free radicals and reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
- Supports Heart Health: The potassium in rutabagas can help regulate blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease. Additionally, their high fiber content supports healthy cholesterol levels.
- Versatile in the Kitchen: Rutabagas can be used in a variety of dishes, from soups and stews to roasted vegetables and mashed sides. Their slightly sweet and earthy flavor adds depth and nutrition to many recipes.
Next time you're grocery shopping, don't forget to give rutabagas a try! Your body will thank you.
Recently, I was linked to an anti-Cybertruck viral song clip. I fed a related prompt to an AI and got better lyrics that referenced specific issues I had heard about (rust, frame strength, windows, angular appearance) in one attempt:
There once was a truck that sailed the streets,
The Cybertruck, with angles neat,
But oh, the folks, they did not cheer,
For the truck was quite a sight to fear.
Oh, the Cybertruck, it came to town,
With a body made of steel so brown,
But the people said, "It's just too strange,
We'd rather have a truck that's plain."
The windows cracked, the body bent,
The Cybertruck, it made a dent,
In the hopes of those who dreamed,
Of a truck that wasn't so extreme.
[Chorus]
The design was bold, the look was new,
But the Cybertruck, it split the view,
Some folks loved, but many frowned,
As the truck rolled through the town.
[Chorus]
So here's a tale of a truck so grand,
That tried to change the auto land,
But in the end, it couldn't sway,
The hearts of those who walked away.
[Chorus]
ulyssessword
20d ago
A related article (that I've unfortunately lost) found that women are faster at Ultramarathons based on selection effects: the women who enter those races without professional sponsorship are faster than the men who enter those races without professional sponsorship. You should expect to see the median female racer finishing before the median male racer, and the slowest racers (whether they finish or not) will likely be men.
It's an important finding for race organizers who want to know how long to keep the finish line staffed, but that's not how it was discussed on social media.
ulyssessword
23d ago
After my experiences at work, I'm staying on Windows 10 until the bitter end, and possibly past that.
I took a screenshot on a Windows 11 computer on the production line, and went to annotate it using the default application ("Designer"). The mousewheel didn't scroll or zoom regardless of which modifier keys I was using, and ctrl+Z didn't undo. I have no idea how they could break the UI that badly on a core application.
They might make Windows 11 into a feature-complete operating system before killing Windows 10, but I'm not holding my breath.
ulyssessword
23d ago
I commented that I found it very strange to assert that you're not scared of crime. Crime is bad. All things being equal, no one would choose to be a victim of crime. Of course some people are more scared of crime than they really should be, but that's a far cry from saying that any amount of fear of crime is wholly unjustified. I may have compared the tweeter to Bike Cuck.
I'm generally not afraid of crime. Or sharks. Or lightning strikes, aneurysms, or food poisoning.
All of them are genuine events which can affect me negatively, but the risks don't draw an emotional reaction from me. However, I also find it strange to draw attention to that fact.
Moreover, it makes far more statistical sense to be afraid of crime in general than to be afraid of any particular subtype of crime.
That's a common error for everything: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conjunction_fallacy
If this trend continues, I fear that in ten years' time, anyone who uses the word "the" in a tweet will have people in the replies mocking them as a Definite Article Enjoyer which, per this NPR column and Vox explainer, is a dog whistle for... something.
Reminds me of The Taxman.
ulyssessword
23d ago
God why is everything so janky.
...our entire field is bad at what we do, and if you rely on us, everyone will die.
ulyssessword
29d ago
Some outlets, in an effort to disguise the fact that he was Algerian, described him as "born outside of Ireland but an Irish citizen" or similar.
I should switch news providers, because that's still much better than what I saw (at 1:05): "Police say false information quickly spread through social media, that the attacker might have been a foreigner, and that appeared to fuel the frenzy of destruction that followed". Their earlier article isn't much better: "The violence began after rumours circulated that a foreign national was responsible for an attack outside a Dublin school on Thursday afternoon. Authorities haven't disclosed the suspect's nationality."
I couldn't find any followup articles offering more information.
ulyssessword
1mo ago
Lol, the Steam Winter sale is on now. If you ever want to "save" 95% on a game, you have to act fast (or wait three months for the Steam Spring sale). Help, I haven't even installed 80% of the games I own...
ulyssessword
1mo ago
So in order to justify the cost of these officers they are going to need to ticket between 470k and 970k people.
Wait, you were being literal when you asked about the Return on Investment? I'm sure that the 11 Insanely Corrupt Speed-Trap Towns have great ROI figures for their police forces.
The "return" for proper policework is non-financial.
ulyssessword
1mo ago
For the unfamiliar, it's a temporary suspension of the Federal sales tax on this subset of items.
It came into effect three weeks after the initial announcement, and will end two months later. Retailers are responsible for categorizing children's LEGO (intended for those under 14) separately from adult LEGO (intended for those 14+) because only the first is tax-exempt. Or they could choose not to participate, in which case they would collect and remit the tax, and the customer could file to have the GST they paid on exempt items refunded (like anyone is going to do that).
It's a horrible amount of effort and confusion for a tiny amount of tax cuts.
ulyssessword
1mo ago
Are you reporting a length as 11 16/32" if that's what you measure? If not, then it's plain worse communication than 11.50" because it's ambiguous with 11.5". Reduced fractions (e.g. 1/2") is a horrible system, and expanded fractions (e.g. 16/32") is almost as bad.
Also, the multiple levels of measurement was the first thing I dropped when I did construction: everything was in 1" or 1/8" increments, and we didn't use feet (so something might be 135" or 135 1/4", but never 11' 3 1/4", 135 5/16" or 135 1/2" from that measurement). Same with the manufacturing I'm doing now: it's 1/16" (reported as 1/16ths, so 8/16 is the proper format) or 0.001", and never feet when it is imperial.
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