rs232

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Scientists find first evidence that black holes are the source of dark energy(phys.org)
12 points by rs232 4y ago|0 comments
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by rs232 9y ago
All -porn subreddits are mirrored as -fans: https://redditgrid.com/r/AbandonedFans although sorting may vary.
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by rs232 9y ago
My bank has been using this for a few years now, and it quickly became my preferred method of logging in. Open the bank app, scan the code, punch in a PIN on the phone and the browser bank opens almost like magic. Very easy to set up for no
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by rs232 11y ago
Tried to sign up with a 100 long password, was told max length is 32. What is the reason for this limit?
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Urbit preview ~2015.9.25(urbit.org)
2 points by rs232 11y ago|0 comments
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by rs232 11y ago
>Dissolve land-use regulation, pay residents to allow developers to build new structures, and distort the market in favor of the renters by levying a land-value tax. Is The Economist starting to support Georgism? https://en.wi
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by rs232 11y ago
It definitely tickled some of the same parts of my curiosity. Grinding hard sci fi.
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by rs232 11y ago
If by chance you missed it, there is a glossary at the end of the book. (I've seen some comments from people who didn't notice until they finished it.) Also, if you enjoyed the Shaftoes and Waterhouses of Cryptonomicon, consider p
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by rs232 11y ago
27 here ("Wow, you have excellent colour vision.") with fairly typical red/green colorblindness. I also fail the the Ishihara plate (dots) test like clockwork. Does this test different hues (or brightness even?) of the same c
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by rs232 11y ago
For some reason I believe that cosmetic gene modifications will be more readily accepted than GMOs.
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by rs232 11y ago
Wow, TIL. Any idea why?
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by rs232 11y ago
It is not a secret. It is a basic day to day task to optimize this. If you didn't you'd be out of business very quikcly.
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by rs232 11y ago
Was expecting the usual story about air traffic control, an F16 and ground speeds, or the one with the flyover way too close to the tower, but this one was new to me. Thanks!
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by rs232 11y ago
Time would only slow seen from their perspective. You would still experience 10000 years of travel time. There is no way to live longer by traveling fast.
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by rs232 12y ago
Is it still defaulting to "reply all"? That was a showstopper for me.
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by rs232 12y ago
Which also lets you caclulate the weight of a document (say for shipping): Standard printer paper is 80g/m2: A1 = 40g, A2 = 20g, A3=10g and A4=5g. Or, alternatively, crumple up A4 sheets for quick 5g weights.
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Architect-designed lawnmower houses with their robotic lawnmowers(lauritz.com)
1 points by rs232 12y ago|0 comments
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by rs232 12y ago
Not Minecraft per se, but close: http://www.voxelmars.com/
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by rs232 13y ago
I think the claim made is that the powers that be are actively working against Bitcoin, here by tarnishing its reputation with sensationalist research.
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by rs232 13y ago
From a guy selling cold fusion? Nah, it's legit.
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by rs232 13y ago
If Rosling read this he would chide you for using the term "Western World" just like that, with at best an assumed definition. It is one of his pet peeves to stress that the world is no longer divided into the Developing world and
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by rs232 13y ago
I've been trying to contribute for over a day now, and I only get the message "We can't process your payment right now, so please try again later. We're sorry for the inconvenience." In the meantime, the price is ri
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by rs232 13y ago
My bad, you are indeed correct. The PP.no claims they are scheduled to meet him, something I have my doubts about.
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by rs232 13y ago
The Pirate Party in Norway is claiming he will land in Oslo en route to Iceland. https://twitter.com/PiratPartiet_No *However the only OSL-KEF flight today leaves in 20 minutes (16:05 local)
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by rs232 13y ago
UV fluorescents make it harder to find a vein.
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by rs232 13y ago
Any plans to accept Bitcoin donations?