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cynar

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  • Are LoRa networks a way around the surveillance state?

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  • There is always the option for gorilla node deployment. They need very little power, so solar etc is an option, and the hardware is relatively cheap.

    A cheap drone could easily place nodes in hard to reach locations e.g. top of telephone poles. You now have an anonymous node that is trivial to connect to but harder to disable.

    It's far from perfect, but a good option.

    I also now have the image of a node built into a drone. Then it bolting, like a startled sparrow, when they try to remove it...

  • X-ray of a pregnant dog

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  • A friend had a radio isotope cancer treatment. He also built a geiger counter (for his own amusement). It was quite scary how much he set the thing off getting close to it!

    Instructions were to not sleep in the same bed as anyone else for 2 nights, and limit closeness to people or pets for the same period.

  • A non-existent problem

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  • Protests serve 2 purposes. They act to spread a message and connect people.

    They also act as a warning. We are willing to invest effort in this to change things. If you don't change, some of us will put the effort into other methods, some of which are... far more unpleasant for you. We also act as support to the people doing this.

    The latter is important. For a good example, look at the Northern Ireland troubles.

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    Wishes

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  • True love is being willing to give almost anything for the other person. It is also being unwilling to accept that, because you would also be willing to do the same.

    Somewhere in the middle you find what is best for both of you.

  • The 1912 Olympic Games in Stockholm, the two best members of the Swedish group shooting team

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  • It puts the hand in a neutral, stable position and ensures it doesn't move and affect their position/balance. It would let them focus totally on their aim with the other hand.

  • OPINION: Zelensky Should Kick the US Out of Peace Negotiations

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  • I believe most are chemically pumped. Producing an electrically pumped laser, of sufficient power is not an easy task. Making it small enough to be useful is even harder.

    The problem is that each shot costs more in materials than the drone. Lasers are also quite easy to counter, if deployed in mass (mostly by adding reflective foil coatings).

  • What advice or tips do you have which sound like nonsense but really work?

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  • The uses of "ACHOO syndrome"!

    Aka the photic sneeze reflex.

    Apparently not everyone has this reflex.

  • The sun is a deadly laser...

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  • The other option is a "barbeque roll" a favourite of sci-fi starships, from authors who have done some homework.

    You're basically trying to balance half way up a waterfall.

  • The sun is a deadly laser...

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  • It also needs something that can form complex molecules. The lightest element we know of that can form these is carbon. That didn't appear in reasonable quantities until the first stars exploded.

  • Primal Instincts

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  • Even the violent instincts are often better than implied. They tend to take the form of "Defend" or "Protect".

    Very few people have the instinct to attack or hurt. That is learnt and reasoned.

  • Share of newly registered cars that are fully electric

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  • While china has a lot of issues, I've been impressed by their efforts on electric cars and renewables.

  • DHS expected to shut down as immigration talks falter

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  • Most of what they do is security theatre as well. They are just a lot more competent and efficient about it.

    Had a friend who worked customs. 95% of their actual work was behind the scenes. Most of the public facing stuff was book keeping and window dressing.

  • DHS expected to shut down as immigration talks falter

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  • Having visited the US from outside, it's not even good security theatre. They seemed the least competent airport security I've dealt with. That list includes Kazakhstan and several middle eastern countries.

  • Twenty four US states are now considering legislation to allow small, plug-in solar power systems that connect directly into a wall socket.

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  • I fully agree. It's the same over here in the UK.

    The key is to get a (semi global) get of regulations in play asap. If China can't sell them, then they won't make the lower quality products. Unfortunately, getting them back out of circulation will be a LOT harder. The safety rules need to go in early.

  • Do you ever feel guilty for trying to sign up for government assistance programs?

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  • I will say, as a tax payer, if you are eligible for them, FUCKING TAKE THEM! Take every ¢ you can make reasonable use of!

    I pay into the pool to provide a safety net to everyone. I've bounced off it myself, when I was younger. I want to know that it is doing its job for those that need it.

    Proviso, I'm based in the UK. I'm quite sure a lot of tax payers, world wide, feel the same and would also give you "permission".

  • Trump promised RFK Jr. would ‘restore faith in American health care.’ A year in, trust has plummeted | CNN

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  • A relative of mine had a condition where he couldn't get rid of excess iron. The treatment? Blood letting. Once his levels were back down to normal, donation every 3 months.

  • Twenty four US states are now considering legislation to allow small, plug-in solar power systems that connect directly into a wall socket.

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  • The problem isn't when it's done correctly, it's when it gets half arsed by cheap Chinese suppliers. A lot of the corner cuts are not easily detectable to layman consumers.

    The biggest is matching protection. The solar needs to shut down within ms of an RCD going (RCDs take 30ms). Otherwise it could continue to shock a victim, or risk a fire.

    The most insidious would be to stop any with an "Off grid" mode. Grid workers already fear generators being backfed during a power cut. It turns cold lines live, with no warning. Having a switch to get your lights and TV working again would be far too tempting to too many people.

    Speaking of the grid. One of the biggest issues is grid instability. Solar can do offline VERY quickly. Micro solar is even worse for this. Without major upgrades on the grid, it's akin to having a small child "helping" you move heavy furniture up some stairs. In theory you're better off. In practice you spend more resources countering the chaos than you save.

    My personal view is that all new homes should have power feed in capabilities baked in at the mains entry point. It can then have proper cutoff/cutover capabilities, from fully approved parts. No chance of Chinese cheap crap killing people. It also puts the breakers back inline with the power. Home solar (balcony or rooftop), battery backup, generators all can be fed in via a known safe method.

  • Twenty four US states are now considering legislation to allow small, plug-in solar power systems that connect directly into a wall socket.

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  • It's also worth noting that some of the issues get a lot easier at 230VAC

    We are effectively on twice the voltage. Since P=I^2 R the effective heating is quadrupled. This makes American wiring a lot more vulnerable to overloading than Europe or China.

  • Room temperature IQ is a far bigger insult in Europe than America.

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  • It might be higher than you think. Unfortunately, IQ is only a proxy for intelligence. With "normal" people, it's quite a reasonable proxy. At the extremes it begins to break down.

    It might be worth trying him on some of the easier IQ tests. Autistic minds tend to like focused puzzles, which make up the bulk of IQ tests. That's actually the source of the "idiot savant" stereotype. A massive over-focus on a small subset of "puzzles"

  • Showerthoughts @lemmy.world
    cynar @lemmy.world

    Room temperature IQ is a far bigger insult in Europe than America.

  • homeassistant @lemmy.world
    cynar @lemmy.world

    Robot Lawnmowers

  • Android @lemmy.world
    cynar @lemmy.world

    Kids Tablet recommendations.

  • homeassistant @lemmy.world
    cynar @lemmy.world

    Low cost Zigbee GU10s via Ikea (UK)

    www.ikea.com /gb/en/p/tradfri-led-bulb-gu10-345-lumen-smart-wireless-dimmable-white-spectrum-40517647/
  • Linux Gaming @lemmy.world
    cynar @lemmy.world

    Recommended linux variant for gaming.