Public transit, sports facilities, malls, and other pedestrian-focused places where people congregate in person. Advertising directly helps make public transit and spaces more affordable for everyone and perhaps makes or breaks financial viability at all in some cases. It's also harder to violate people's privacy with a physical ad somewhere on display for everyone. But I'd say there is a line on when it's overdone, especially in professional sports stadiums.

Fuck billboards and anything that makes driving less safe though.

3w ago

Meanwhile, in SW Florida [OC]

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cymbal_king @lemmy.world 3w ago

Yes, exactly. You need a stable society to run oil refineries and distribute the gasoline to every community. Portable solar panels may be a trickle of energy, but it's still something to juice up an EV that only requires sun. Some EV can also power an extension cord, so they're a mobile back up battery.

4w ago

Children with cancer scammed out of millions fundraised for their treatment, BBC finds

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cymbal_king @lemmy.world 4w ago

They give fine grain details on the Chance For Hope Foundation page. There are some pieces of info the charity posts transparently, but they're missing critical items like any financial statements. The Charity Navigator rating system basically only recommends donating to charities with a perfect 4 star rating.

4w ago

Children with cancer scammed out of millions fundraised for their treatment, BBC finds

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cymbal_king @lemmy.world 4w ago

There are many great organizations out there doing awesome work. The website Charity Navigator does a good job rating different organizations for their transparency and how much of their funds are actually spent on their mission. They gave the "charity" mentioned in the article a 2 star rating.

4w ago

What are your best tips for looking busy at work, while actually doing something you enjoy?

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cymbal_king @lemmy.world 4w ago

If your profession has a professional society or industry has a trade association, look into webinars, certification classes, or other events they might have to learn more about your field and build skills. They often have opportunities to get involved with the organization as well, which could look good on paper to management when promotion opportunities arise...or new job applications if there are no promotions

4w ago

Eat more fibre or something

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cymbal_king @lemmy.world 4w ago

And stay hydrated

4w ago

If you automated 95% of your job, but still had to report to an office/cubicle, what would you do with your (40hrs)time?

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cymbal_king @lemmy.world 4w ago

If your profession has a professional society or industry has a trade association, look into webinars, certification classes, or other events they might have. They often have opportunities to get involved with the organization as well, which could look good on paper to management when promotion opportunities arise

1mo ago

What will all the computing infrastructure be used for when companies admit commercial AI isn't cost-effective?

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cymbal_king @lemmy.world 1mo ago

Google execs like

1mo ago

What will all the computing infrastructure be used for when companies admit commercial AI isn't cost-effective?

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cymbal_king @lemmy.world 1mo ago

Agree. I think MS and Google selling more cheap "cloud laptops" could totally be a thing. The personal device would mostly be a screen and bare bones components

1mo ago

Considering a used 2023 Nissan leaf

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cymbal_king @lemmy.world 1mo ago

In the US, road trips of 1,600km aren't even half way across the country. Charge speeds make a big difference on getting to your destination in a single day.

1mo ago

Considering a used 2023 Nissan leaf

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cymbal_king @lemmy.world 1mo ago

Another low cost option is a Chevy bolt. They have more range, a more common charger type, and about same charging speeds as leafs

1mo ago

Considering a used 2023 Nissan leaf

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cymbal_king @lemmy.world 1mo ago

Pre-2026 model Nissan leafs have very slow charging speeds, like 50 kW or less. And they might have an uncommon charging plug (chademo). If you plan to charge only at home or perhaps if your work has a level 2 charger, that could work. But road trips or other instances where you might like a fast charger will be excruciating.

Used Hyundai Kona EVs may be slightly more expensive but max charging rates are around 100kW. Hyundai Ioniq 5s and Kia EV6 or EV9 can charge north of 200kW, but that comes at a much greater cost.

Edit: adding to top level comment that Chevy Bolts are also a low cost option. They have more range, a more common plug, and similar charge speeds as Leafs.

I'm also a fan of used VW ID.4s for a car that balances middle of the pack pricing, >200mi range, and 170kW max charge rate

1mo ago

Democrats push armed security for lawmakers

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cymbal_king @lemmy.world 1mo ago

But then there's a paradox of only people who are independently wealthy can then afford to be politicians with the security and housing demands they face. If we want more working class people to run for office, they need some help. How about we just ban politicians and their families from owning individual stocks?