Daily Tech News 2 October 2023

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Can generative AI solve the greatest problem in computer science? No. What are you, stupid? (ZDNet)

"Researchers" are trying to use GPT-4 to prove one way or another whether P = NP.

Broadly speaking, the question is, for a given mathematical problem, if you can prove that a correct answer is in fact correct, is there always an efficient way to find that answer in the first place? (Though "efficient" in some cases might be relative to the lifespan of the universe.)

Nobody knows. Nobody knows if it is possible to know. But we do know that you can't find out by asking ChatGPT.

The only good part of this is that you're not paying for it. The "research" is funded by Microsoft (which owns a big chunk of ChatGPT creator OpenAI) and China.

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Ars Technica's new "Ladapo Scale" measures how irritated the commies are today. (Ars Technica)

The scale runs from 0 for Joe Biden, who is only questionably alive, to 10 for the Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, who follows internationally-approved standards for vaccines and suggests that it is not always appropriate to surgically mutilate children for profit.

I wonder what they'll do if they ever encounter a conservative opinion.
What's new in Python 3.12. (Geeky Gadgets)

Better error messages.

Oh, and sub-interpreters, though I don't know what the advantage is of those over just using the multiprocessing module that just celebrated its 15th birthday.

As far as I can tell, absolutely nothing, and possibly less, because the example of the new functionality is noted as not working in 3.12, and probably not in 3.13 in a year or so.
Why your OpenAI spec sucks. (LibLab)

Because creating a specification that is complete and precise enough to mechanically generate fully working is hard, and nothing is going to solve that, and your startup is doomed.
You might not need as much computer as you think. (PCWorld)

Or you might, depending on how much computer you need, and how much computer you think you need.

Though this article is talking about AMD-based mini-PC, and they genuinely are pretty good. This one in particular is underpowered for me, and I know this because it's the same CPU I have in my notebook.
Speaking of AMD-based mini-PCs, I wondered why anyone would bother with Minisforum's new mini-ITX motherboard with its laptop 7745HX CPU. Money. (WCCFTech)

And also power consumption.

The 7745X delivers 90% of the single and multi-threaded performance of the desktop 7700X at half the power (55W vs 105W).

But the 7700X alone, without a motherboard or a cooler, costs $349, and the Minisforum board with the CPU and integrated cooler costs $399.

Not perfect, but at least worthwhile.
The Verge continues to be totally normal and definitely isn't writing 5000 word pieces every single day hating on Elon Musk. (The Verge)

Orwell was only wrong in thinking it would be over in two minutes.

Definitely Not Tech News

The interest rate on my home loan somehow went down. Not complaining, just slightly confused. (30 year fixed rate mortgages don't exist outside of the US, so we're vulnerable to whatever idiots are currently in government. And right now we have some real corkers.)
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End is airing now on Crunchyroll and probably elsewhere.

Frieren is my favorite manga of recent years and the anime adaptation takes great care with the source material. It completely held my attention even though I already knew the story. Head and shoulders above the average anime series that are generally aimed at teens or younger.

The story? Imagine The Lord of the Rings, only the action starts the day after Sauron is defeated, and asks, well, what now?

Disclaimer: Though he also didn't predict that people would line up to pay for telescreens.

Posted by: Pixy Misa at 04:00 AM

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1 the story

Posted by: Ciampino - They call me almost every day. at October 02, 2023 04:01 AM (qfLjt)

2 G'Day everyone
It's Monday again, isn't it?

Posted by: Skip at October 02, 2023 04:04 AM (fwDg9)

3 hiya

Posted by: JT at October 02, 2023 04:04 AM (T4tVD)

4
The interest rate on my home loan somehow went down. Not complaining, just slightly confused.

As US currency becomes more and more worthless, peeps will look for a 'safe haven' to move money.

What you need is an 'anti-inflation' bill to spend trillion dollars or so on pet projects and your interest rate will be right back up again.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at October 02, 2023 04:08 AM (enJYY)

5 G'Day everyone
It's Monday again, isn't it?
Posted by: Skip at October 02, 2023 04:04 AM (fwDg9)

Do you realize how many people would LOVE to have a job that paid them to hit things with a hammer ?

Posted by: JT at October 02, 2023 04:14 AM (T4tVD)

6 G'Day everyone
It's Monday again, isn't it?

Posted by: Skip at October 02, 2023 04:04 AM (fwDg9)

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Isn't it Tuesday in Australia?

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Posted by: ShainS -- Deplorable AND Listless Vessel AND Overimaginative Scamp at October 02, 2023 04:20 AM (2O5Io)

7 1 the story

You are technically correct, the best kind of correct.

Posted by: Pixy Misa at October 02, 2023 04:21 AM (BLOW1)

8 As US currency becomes more and more worthless, peeps will look for a 'safe haven' to move money.

What you need is an 'anti-inflation' bill to spend trillion dollars or so on pet projects and your interest rate will be right back up again.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at October 02, 2023 04:08 AM (enJYY)

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* The "Green New Deal" and "Ukraine, Ukraine, Ukraine" have entered the chat *

Posted by: ShainS -- Deplorable AND Listless Vessel AND Overimaginative Scamp at October 02, 2023 04:21 AM (2O5Io)

9 Posted by: Pixy Misa at October 02, 2023 04:21 AM (BLOW1)

Now that's a Moron hash.

Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at October 02, 2023 04:29 AM (Mzdiz)

10 4 As US currency becomes more and more worthless, peeps will look for a 'safe haven' to move money.

Our government is only slightly better than yours. (And our courts are worse.)

Posted by: Pixy Misa at October 02, 2023 04:31 AM (BLOW1)

11 It's around 8pm in Australia

Posted by: Skip at October 02, 2023 04:34 AM (fwDg9)

12 11 It's around 8pm in Australia
Posted by: Skip at October 02, 2023 04:34 AM (fwDg9)

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My point exactly.

Posted by: Zombie Jimmy Buffet at October 02, 2023 04:36 AM (B2ehb)

13 *hic*

Posted by: Zombie Jimmy Buffet at October 02, 2023 04:36 AM (B2ehb)

14 So is it like Lord of the Rings meets Kino's Journey?

My recent anime haul has been SAO:WotUW2 (possibly worst anime ever) Infinite Dendrogram (Predictible, unoriginal, but fun) Romantic Killer (95% old school anime goofy comedy, with a strange serious romance twist for like an episode, but good) Weathering with You (about time I watched it, pretty good though somewhat rushed towards the end, it almost wants to be a 12 episode series)

Now rewatching Cowboy Bebop for the 80th time, while adding in Uncle from Another World, which after one episode has the potential to be good, or possibly the most unfunny crap ever. I also really should finish Ergo Proxy.

Posted by: Rbastid at October 02, 2023 04:44 AM (xeL/n)

15 The world's falling apart, but we have the Daily Tech thread... the Daily Tech thread.

Posted by: Mister Ghost at October 02, 2023 04:47 AM (TGPs7)

16 >>>You might not need as much computer as you think. (PCWorld) Or you might, depending on how much computer you need, and how much computer you think you need.

You're blinding us with Science!

Posted by: m at October 02, 2023 04:48 AM (aWeTk)

17 "It was nearly eleven hundred, and in the Records Department, where Winston worked, they were dragging the chairs out of the cubicles and grouping them in the centre of the hall opposite the big telescreen, in preparation for the Two Minutes Hate."

Posted by: m at October 02, 2023 04:51 AM (aWeTk)

18 14 So is it like Lord of the Rings meets Kino's Journey?

Kind of, yeah.

Posted by: Pixy Misa at October 02, 2023 04:53 AM (BLOW1)

19 1984 is the Leftists instruction manual

Posted by: Skip at October 02, 2023 04:54 AM (fwDg9)

20 The world's falling apart, but we have the Daily Tech thread... the Daily Tech thread.
Posted by: Mister Ghost

Start your own blog and fix the world.

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at October 02, 2023 04:54 AM (slgIg)

21 'Day everyone
It's Monday again, isn't it?

Posted by: Skip at October 02, 2023 04:04 AM (fwDg9)

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Isn't it Tuesday in Australia?

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Posted by: ShainS

The toilets and calendar run counter clockwise in the Antipodes,

So Sunday

Posted by: Don't know much, in best Sam Cooke voice at October 02, 2023 04:55 AM (S+DIM)

22 Fly is open, let's go Peay!

In the days when Fly Williams played for the Austin Peay basketball team, that was their chant...

Posted by: Mister Ghost at October 02, 2023 04:55 AM (TGPs7)

23 "Winston made for the stairs. It was no use trying the lift. Even at the best of times it was seldom working, and at present the electric current was cut off during daylight hours. It was part of the economy drive in preparation for Hate Week."

Week!

Posted by: m at October 02, 2023 04:56 AM (aWeTk)

24 It was part of the economy drive in preparation for Hate Week."

I like hate week!

Posted by: Bruce at October 02, 2023 04:57 AM (vd8XM)

25 Kind of, yeah.

Posted by: Pixy Misa at October 02, 2023 04:53 AM (BLOW1)

I'll have to put it on my list then, it's been a while since i watch a series that was just kinda nice and relaxing.

Posted by: Rbastid at October 02, 2023 04:58 AM (xeL/n)

26 Sydney is 8PM Monday, Oct 2, 2024 right now. They are a year ahead on account of the international time rift.

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at October 02, 2023 04:58 AM (slgIg)

27 Fly is open, let's go Peay!

In the days when Fly Williams played for the Austin Peay basketball team, that was their chant...

Austin Peay was often the #64 in the NCAA

They had fans at the bar

Posted by: I did that many times, but just "let's Go Peay!" at October 02, 2023 04:59 AM (S+DIM)

28 Posted by: Pixy Misa at October 02, 2023 04:21 AM (BLOW1)

Now that's a Moron hash.
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist

rare envy

Posted by: former pnisU at October 02, 2023 05:01 AM (S+DIM)

29 Nice out, should be a good day

Posted by: Skip at October 02, 2023 05:02 AM (fwDg9)

30 Venezuelan students who were struck with baseball bats after school in Rogers Park last week were caught up in "cultural differences" with Afghan students and are not hate crime victims, alderman says.

https://t.co/RvpKIlh7xN

Posted by: Ciampino - They call me almost every day from India. at October 02, 2023 05:03 AM (qfLjt)

31 Posted by: Pixy Misa at October 02, 2023 04:21 AM (BLOW1)

Now that's a Moron hash.
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist

All Peoples of NOVDU are saying Respect and Friendship to the Noble Peoples of BLOW1

Posted by: Official Novdu Informations at October 02, 2023 05:03 AM (S+DIM)

32 So true....

Guy Benson
@guypbenson
·
Oct 1
The only thing he’s guilty of is thinking a fire alarm opened that door — and loving his son.

Posted by: Mister Ghost at October 02, 2023 05:05 AM (TGPs7)

33 What Jorge Mario Bergoglio (Pope Francis) preaches is not Christianity, but a carefully crafted false narrative of deconstruction hiding behind the mask of spiritualism. During his recent visit to France, the Pope engaged in a bit of manipulative gaslighting, claiming that Europe is not facing a migrant emergency because Europeans only need to look at the situation in a different way. It should be mentioned that the Vatican has not offered its own vast estate as a place to take in migrants, either.

Pope Francis suggested that the real problem was the "exasperating selfishness of individualism." The message is relatively clear: Just conform to the demands of globalism and assimilate into the hive; the more you fight back the more it will hurt.

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at October 02, 2023 05:06 AM (slgIg)

34 Venezuelan students who were struck with baseball bats after school in Rogers Park last week were caught up in "cultural differences" with Afghan students and are not hate crime victims, alderman says.

https://t.co/RvpKIlh7xN
Posted by: Ciampino

From the article...
"A lack of familiarity with or exposure to cultures different from ours can be the source of misunderstandings and conflict,” the alderman continued."

You see, in the Afghan culture, hitting people with baseball bats is considered to be a "Hello, Welcome to your new home" greeting in Afghan-eeze.

Posted by: Bruce at October 02, 2023 05:07 AM (vd8XM)

35 You see, in the Afghan culture, hitting people with baseball bats is considered to be a "Hello, Welcome to your new home" greeting in Afghan-eeze.

Posted by: Bruce

Fair

If equally applied

Posted by: Louisville Slugger at October 02, 2023 05:11 AM (S+DIM)

36 26 Sydney is 8PM Monday, Oct 2, 2024 right now. They are a year ahead on account of the international time rift.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at October 02, 2023 04:58 AM (slgIg)

How does that affect the drop bears?

Posted by: m at October 02, 2023 05:14 AM (aWeTk)

37 Kensington Avenue, Philly, Camera 2 Live

https://is.gd/xGpWcJ

Posted by: Ciampino - They call me almost every day from India.. at October 02, 2023 05:15 AM (qfLjt)

38 You see, in the Afghan culture, hitting people with baseball bats is considered to be a "Hello, Welcome to your new home" greeting in Afghan-eeze.

Posted by: Bruce

Fair

If equally applied
Posted by: Louisville Slugger

Maybe a gift exchange?

Posted by: Columbian Necktie at October 02, 2023 05:16 AM (vd8XM)

39 Good morning morons

Local TV news reports a man was arrested for stabbing 4 people on Market St yesterday.

That's it. That's the whole report. Because if they don't report it, then No one has to know.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 02, 2023 05:17 AM (RIvkX)

40 New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman pulls fire alarm in House office building but says it was an accident (CNN)

Hey, Rep. Jamaal Bowman! Pull the other one!

Posted by: m at October 02, 2023 05:17 AM (aWeTk)

41 Kensington Avenue, Philly, Camera 2 Live

https://is.gd/xGpWcJ
Posted by: Ciampino

What a fun and interesting area!

Posted by: Bruce at October 02, 2023 05:18 AM (vd8XM)

42 Local TV news reports that Greasy Gavin will appoint the head of Emily's List, a current Maryland resident, who has never held political office, who is a black woman whose name is irrelevant.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 02, 2023 05:19 AM (RIvkX)

43 Local TV news reports 75,000 Kaiser employees prepared to strike Oct. 4.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 02, 2023 05:22 AM (RIvkX)

44 She is just the placeholder until CA can elect Schiff.

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at October 02, 2023 05:22 AM (slgIg)

45 Feinstein will lie in state today at City Hall

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 02, 2023 05:24 AM (RIvkX)

46 A contract for 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers expired. Historic US health care strike could start Wednesday (CNN)

Posted by: m at October 02, 2023 05:25 AM (aWeTk)

47 Our government is only slightly better than yours. (And our courts are worse.)
Posted by: Pixy Misa at October 02, 2023 04:31 AM (BLOW1)
===
And your dollar sucks more than ours.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 02, 2023 05:25 AM (RIvkX)

48 If AI research teams or tech journalists use the word “pruning” insert the word “lobotomy,” then close the browser tab. “Curation” is another magic wand word.

Posted by: 13times at October 02, 2023 05:27 AM (chQtS)

49 People sure are relaxed and laid back on Kensington Street. Must be a great area for vacation too.

Posted by: Bruce at October 02, 2023 05:28 AM (vd8XM)

50 Would all 75,000 hit the streets? Because that'd be a lot of people on the streets.

Posted by: m at October 02, 2023 05:28 AM (aWeTk)

51 Shapiro announced last Tuesday that the commonwealth would implement automatic voter registration, which means that residents obtaining state ID cards and driver’s licenses at Department of Transportation (PennDOT) centers will be automatically registered to vote.

Next year they will implement automatic voting. All registered voters will be opted into the full democrat slate, unless they take a hard copy of their voter registration card, 2 photo IDs and 2 independent witnesses to the voting center in Harrisburg to request to change their vote to another candidate. Selections will be subjected to a review by a panel selected by the governor.

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at October 02, 2023 05:28 AM (slgIg)

52 Feinstein will lie in state today at City Hall
Posted by: San Franpsycho

Might as well, she's lied everywhere else.

Posted by: Bruce at October 02, 2023 05:29 AM (vd8XM)

53 The Afghans probably don't know anything about baseball and so, when handed clubs. did what you do with clubs- smack the infidels. Tolerance people, tolerance.

Posted by: Button-Pushing-Monkey at October 02, 2023 05:29 AM (EcHpA)

54 50 Would all 75,000 hit the streets? Because that'd be a lot of people on the streets.
Posted by: m at October 02, 2023 05:28 AM (aWeTk)

Health Care strike. So, 'just let those patients die, fuck them, we need to get paid'?

That's a great look, brave healthcare heroes!

I HATE people.

Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at October 02, 2023 05:30 AM (zZu0s)

55 Posted by: Button-Pushing-Monkey at October 02, 2023 05:29 AM (EcHpA)

Rep. Jamaal Bowman, is that you?

Posted by: m at October 02, 2023 05:31 AM (aWeTk)

56 The Afghans probably don't know anything about baseball and so, when handed clubs. did what you do with clubs- smack the infidels. Tolerance people, tolerance.
Posted by: Button-Pushing-Monkey

To show their assimilation to the USA, they did sing 'Take Me Out to the Ballgame'

In Pashto

Posted by: Bruce at October 02, 2023 05:31 AM (vd8XM)

57 53 The Afghans probably don't know anything about baseball and so, when handed clubs. did what you do with clubs- smack the infidels. Tolerance people, tolerance.
Posted by: Button-Pushing-Monkey at October 02, 2023 05:29 AM (EcHpA)

*checks rolodex for standards*

1) Beautiful Tapestry.
2) all cultures are valid
3) wonderful local customs

Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at October 02, 2023 05:31 AM (zZu0s)

58 Have I mentioned yesterday's blueberry pancakes? Delectable.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 02, 2023 05:38 AM (RIvkX)

59 Feinstein will lie in state today at City Hall
Posted by: San Franpsycho

Might as well, she's lied everywhere else.
Posted by: Bruce

MANY PRIZES AWARDED

Posted by: The Nobel Academy of Miklos Proze-awardings at October 02, 2023 05:39 AM (S+DIM)

60 Morning again, folken,

Back from my workout and shower, fed the monsters, and am feeding me. 'Twas a little milder outside. The local weather mavens are saying we're due for some cooler air by the weekend -- what they call "a taste of real fall." Excuse me, a high of 76 F. is not "real fall." Way better than 86 or 96, but still not "fall."

This week is early voting for the governor's race, the primary I mean. I watched a little of a debate between five of the candidates. Two Dems, two Rs, and an Independent. Every one of 'em was at pains to say, "Of course I'm all in on climate change goals, zero emissions, etc." And other boilerplate responses. Where is the guy who will say, "Oil, gas, and nuclear; no jobs for illegals; strong police response to crime"?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 02, 2023 05:41 AM (omVj0)

61 I see that the potential Kaiser strike involves 75,000 employees across about five states, so they would presumably not all be marching on the streets of San Francisco.

Posted by: m at October 02, 2023 05:43 AM (aWeTk)

62 Where is the guy who will say, "Oil, gas, and nuclear; no jobs for illegals; strong police response to crime"?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius,

Check the out the mirror when you're shaving?

Posted by: Bruce at October 02, 2023 05:43 AM (vd8XM)

63 I see that the potential Kaiser strike involves 75,000 employees across about five states, so they would presumably not all be marching on the streets of San Francisco.
Posted by: m

Crocs are not protection against infested needles.

Posted by: Easter-Coaster at October 02, 2023 05:44 AM (S+DIM)

64 59 Feinstein will lie in state today at City Hall
Posted by: San Franpsycho

Might as well, she's lied everywhere else.
Posted by: Bruce

MANY PRIZES AWARDED
Posted by: The Nobel Academy of Miklos Proze-awardings at October 02, 2023 05:39 AM (S+DIM)

Objection! Low-hanging fruit!

Posted by: m at October 02, 2023 05:45 AM (aWeTk)

65 In city again, not bad getting hetr

Posted by: Skip at October 02, 2023 05:45 AM (ctP9t)

66 Posted by: Pixy Misa at October 02, 2023 04:21 AM (BLOW1)

Now that's a Moron hash.
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at October 02, 2023 04:29 AM (Mzdiz)

=========

Why do I think it could be hazardous to my health and mental wellbeing if I pointed out your hash?

Posted by: rd at October 02, 2023 05:45 AM (O3aMq)

67 https://is.gd/xGpWcJ

Has Kensington really changed? It's pretty much how I remember it 40 years ago.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 02, 2023 05:46 AM (RIvkX)

68 This week is early voting for the governor's race

I was at a debate between Edwin Edwards and Dave Treem.

Edwards-

"You don't call me a thief, I won't call you a liar"

Posted by: Politics a la Lousiane at October 02, 2023 05:46 AM (S+DIM)

69 Where is the guy who will say, "Oil, gas, and nuclear; no jobs for illegals; strong police response to crime"?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius,
*
Check the out the mirror when you're shaving?
Posted by: Bruce at October 02, 2023

***
As far as the media was concerned, I'd be the new Trump or even David Duke.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 02, 2023 05:47 AM (omVj0)

70 Yes, a nationwide strike in all their markets.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 02, 2023 05:48 AM (RIvkX)

71 Good morning

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 02, 2023 05:50 AM (BRHaw)

72 As far as the media was concerned, I'd be the new Trump or even David Duke.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius

Nawlins, dawlin-

When Duke was on the ballot-

"Vote for the Crook, it's important"

Posted by: also "Pave the Lake" at October 02, 2023 05:50 AM (S+DIM)

73 Yeah, I can see my platform now. "Climate change is a hoax designed to pick your pockets and reduce your freedoms. 'Green' energy will not work. We need oil, gas, and nuclear power for our civilization.

"No jobs for illegals. If you are found to be illegal, you are fired immediately, and businesses found to be hiring them -- or landlords renting to them -- will be fined. Heavily.

"If police are shot at, they will shoot back, to kill. And we will back them up if it's found to be a good shoot.

"If you want the benefits of being an American, you must BE an American, not a hyphenated American."

Imagine the media furor. . . .

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 02, 2023 05:54 AM (omVj0)

74 Nawlins, dawlin-

When Duke was on the ballot-

"Vote for the Crook, it's important"
Posted by: also "Pave the Lake" at October 02, 2023

***
I remember that. Only here, huh?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 02, 2023 05:54 AM (omVj0)

75 Morning, 'rons and 'ettes.

Posted by: olddog in mo at October 02, 2023 05:59 AM (ju2Fy)

76 I remember that. Only here, huh?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius,

Tell Cindy Mandina I said hi.

Posted by: Yes Indeed at October 02, 2023 06:00 AM (S+DIM)

77 I hardly ever known what part of the city I'm in. Sometimes see a street and think that might be, but not sure.

Posted by: Skip at October 02, 2023 06:01 AM (ctP9t)

78 "No jobs for illegals. If you are found to be illegal, you are fired immediately, and businesses found to be hiring them -- or landlords renting to them -- will be fined. Heavily.

Yu fergot the Five Years of wall building and maintenance.

Posted by: Monday is Red Beans and Rice Day, maybe at Camellia Grill at October 02, 2023 06:03 AM (S+DIM)

79 I hardly ever known what part of the city I'm in. Sometimes see a street and think that might be, but not sure.
Posted by: Skip

If anybody asks, it's 123 Main Street

Posted by: Anytown USA at October 02, 2023 06:04 AM (S+DIM)

80 Good morning, folks!

Just wanted to thank the folks who kindly prayed for me yesterday. I survived 2.5 hours of campaign events followed by church, followed by 4.5 hours of a campaign event. I met some lovely people, and had some good conversations and ate some delicious home cooked Italian food prepared by a woman who supports our campaign.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 02, 2023 06:05 AM (jSxld)

81 When I lived in Philly they called it the Subway-Surface now I see they call it the trolley.

Frankly Kensington looks a lot like 55th Ave too.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 02, 2023 06:06 AM (RIvkX)

82 No jobs for illegals. If you are found to be illegal, you are fired immediately, and businesses found to be hiring them -- or landlords renting to them -- will be fined. Heavily.
*
Yu fergot the Five Years of wall building and maintenance.
Posted by: Monday is Red Beans and Rice Day, maybe at Camellia Grill at October 02, 2023

***
I'm just talking about what a governor can do. Lousy-ana has no border w/ Mexico, so wall building isn't an issue. But my platform would be, you come here illegally, you don't work or rent, and you get turned over to ICE. (It may not do any good, that last, but not being able to live or work in a given state will be a deterrent.)

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 02, 2023 06:07 AM (omVj0)

83 Store clerk in crime-ridden Bay Area is set on FIRE with stolen lighter fluid by serial shoplifter, leaving him suffering from second and third-degree burns

https://mol.im/a/12582767

Posted by: Ciampino - Drive safely: heaven's full at October 02, 2023 06:09 AM (qfLjt)

84
g'mornin', 'rons

Posted by: AltonJackson at October 02, 2023 06:10 AM (ENBF0)

85 "funded by Microsoft ... and China."

O well, nothing to worry about there.

G'mornin' everyone!

Posted by: sock_rat_eez - these lying bastardi e stronzi have been lying for decades at October 02, 2023 06:12 AM (YNbPJ)

86 'm just talking about what a governor can do. Lousy-ana has no border w/ Mexico, so wall building isn't an issue.

I know who did what work got done to repair and rebuild after Katrina.

The working languages were Spanish and/or Nahuatl

Posted by: former Tulane anthropology student at October 02, 2023 06:12 AM (S+DIM)

87 So I did just want to post a psalm I randomly opened to in my Bible. Psalm 138 It's lovely:

https://tinyurl.com/bdevw22j

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 02, 2023 06:13 AM (jSxld)

88 Posted by: FenelonSpoke

To share a blessing, is itself a blessing

Posted by: Rebbi Miklos at October 02, 2023 06:16 AM (S+DIM)

89 California has a new Senator

Gyno-American Of Color, described as a 'trusted advisor' to VP Harris

Posted by: DB - at October 02, 2023 06:16 AM (geLO8)

90 Huh. actually sounds interesting, Pixy.

bezos-corp has been trying to sell it to me for months, which means I have diligently ignored it.

Posted by: sock_rat_eez - these lying bastardi e stronzi have been lying for decades at October 02, 2023 06:16 AM (YNbPJ)

91 LOL, thx for that link! when I saw Rogers Park, I thought "Sullivan!", and I was right!
Enjoy the bold richness of the diversity!

Posted by: sock_rat_eez - these lying bastardi e stronzi have been lying for decades at October 02, 2023 06:23 AM (YNbPJ)

92 bezos-corp has been trying to sell it to me for months, which means I have diligently ignored it.
Posted by: sock_rat_eez - these lying

Diligent awareness preceeds purposeful fuck-youse

Posted by: The Blind Monk awakes at October 02, 2023 06:23 AM (S+DIM)

93 Thank you, Rabbi Miklos. You are a man of many hats. 😉The Lord bless you, brother. Here is a devotional based on another psalm and is about counting our blessings and is suitable for both rabbis, ministers and any RC priests who may read here as well as their congregants:

https://tinyurl.com/yxxwh639

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 02, 2023 06:25 AM (jSxld)

94 Good to hear things went well Feneralissimo.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 02, 2023 06:27 AM (RIvkX)

95 So I am officially and unofficially tired and am going to take a recovery day until I have to do a cable show tonight about campaign issues. Have a good day, folks. You are a blessing to others!

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 02, 2023 06:28 AM (jSxld)

96 Today, the Township, Tomorrow Rome!

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 02, 2023 06:31 AM (RIvkX)

97 much as you are a blessing to us all, FS!

Posted by: sock_rat_eez - these lying bastardi e stronzi have been lying for decades at October 02, 2023 06:31 AM (YNbPJ)

98 Morning, Tech Peeps

Posted by: fluffy at October 02, 2023 06:33 AM (86W+h)

99 Tech Peeps
Posted by: fluffy

Tech Peeps>>>edible candy Peeps

Posted by: personal opinion at October 02, 2023 06:43 AM (S+DIM)

100 Maryland lesbian will be California’s next U.S. Senator

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 02, 2023 06:44 AM (BRHaw)

101 mornin yall. A utoob prankster got shot in the chest for being an asshole and harassing a guy just trying to make a living.

"Cook's 'Classified Goons' channel, which has more than 50,000 subscribers, is known for his controversial stunts, like pretending to vomit on Uber drivers and following unsuspecting customers through department stores."

This guy thinks he did nothing wrong and will continue to be an asshole after he is released from the hospital. Meanwhile, the guy he was harassing is sitting in jail.

Posted by: fd at October 02, 2023 06:45 AM (vFG9F)

102 >>You might not need as much computer as you think.

If the bulk of you're computing is surfing the web and doinking with Word and Excel then you could probably get by on a low end rig.

A Raspberry Pi could probably do the trick.

But thanks to the RPi shortages and greed, you could get an refurbed HP i7 SFF Desktop for about half the price of a kited out RPi.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at October 02, 2023 06:49 AM (XV/Pl)

103 @100

>>Maryland lesbian will be California’s next U.S. Senator

Pelosi's from Maryland.

WTF is it with all of these carpet baggers?

I mean, Newsome couldn't find a home grown leftist?

I'm sure there are scads native commie sucking pigs lotiering around Berkley.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at October 02, 2023 06:51 AM (XV/Pl)

104 Isn't "AI" simply - "computing"?

Posted by: Son of Dad at October 02, 2023 06:51 AM (8JB5s)

105
I just use my computer for web surfing, doinking with Word and Excel and studying the ways that friction ratios affect steering outcomes in aeronautical use under reduced gravity loads. What kind of computer is best for me?

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 02, 2023 06:54 AM (MoZTd)

106 Billionaires meeting to get thems a new Hey Boy!

https://tinyurl.com/5rkk5jwu

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 02, 2023 06:55 AM (BRHaw)

107
Pelosi's from Maryland.

Hey, she was Miss Nebraska Territory once! No carpet muncher she!

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 02, 2023 06:56 AM (MoZTd)

108 I'm sure there are scads native commie sucking pigs lotiering around Berkley.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at October 02, 2023 06:51 AM (XV/Pl)

She's a fundraiser and lobbyist based in Maryland, which means she's next to DC and probably already tied into the network of grift, favors and backscratching. Remember the saying, "It's not what you know, it's who you know"? Well, she probably knows everyone with the correct opinions.

Posted by: Vanya at October 02, 2023 06:57 AM (v27SO)

109 What kind of computer is best for me?
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 02, 2023 06:54 AM (MoZTd)
----
Commodore 64

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 02, 2023 06:57 AM (BpYfr)

110 Gruesome Newsom Will Choose Emily’s List President Laphonza Butler to Fill Feinstein’s Senate Seat

Be Cool Like Laphonza

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 02, 2023 06:59 AM (BRHaw)

111 @105

>>What kind of computer is best for me?

You could probably get by on refurbed Toshiba laptop circle the turn of the century.

I still use a 2009 MacBook Pro for all of my finances.

The only reason we need faster and faster computers is because OS and application developers can't be bothered to write efficient and optimized code any longer.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at October 02, 2023 07:01 AM (XV/Pl)

112 Hey, she was Miss Nebraska Territory once! No carpet muncher she!
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh

She liked my Crab Dip

Posted by: Sen. Lieawatha at October 02, 2023 07:01 AM (S+DIM)

113 Thank God that P does not equal NP and never will. If P = NP, then scientists would be able to accurately predict the future of human existence through AI (this is what they are really after as they input more test data in like how we reacted to the Covid plandemic). This would essentially be the end of human existence.

Posted by: Lex at October 02, 2023 07:01 AM (RTM2E)

114 Dell Scratch and Dent about 250

https://tinyurl.com/nhcwwtef

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 02, 2023 07:01 AM (BRHaw)

115 Be Cool Like Laphonza
Posted by: rhennigantx

Ima cut a bitch

Posted by: La'Quanda at October 02, 2023 07:02 AM (S+DIM)

116 Nobel Prize goes to scientists behind mRNA Covid vaccines (BBC)

Posted by: m at October 02, 2023 07:02 AM (aWeTk)

117 102 >>You might not need as much computer as you think.

If the bulk of you're computing is surfing the web and doinking with Word and Excel then you could probably get by on a low end rig.

A Raspberry Pi could probably do the trick.

But thanks to the RPi shortages and greed, you could get an refurbed HP i7 SFF Desktop for about half the price of a kited out RPi.
Posted by: Thomas Bender

Raspberry Pis are generally back in stock now.

But they took the opportunity to announce the Pi 5, which isn't available at all. I have one on pre-order, but I don't know if I'll get it this year.

Posted by: Pixy Misa at October 02, 2023 07:03 AM (BLOW1)

118 I have one on pre-order, but I don't know if I'll get it this year.
Posted by: Pixy Misa

Happens

Posted by: Mail Order Brides by Miklos (se habla Ukrainsksi) at October 02, 2023 07:04 AM (S+DIM)

119 113 Thank God that P does not equal NP and never will. If P = NP, then scientists would be able to accurately predict the future of human existence through AI (this is what they are really after as they input more test data in like how we reacted to the Covid plandemic). This would essentially be the end of human existence.

"We can now predict the entire future of any single human. Only problem is it will take all the world's computers a quintillion years."

Posted by: Pixy Misa at October 02, 2023 07:05 AM (BLOW1)

120 I once had awesome raspberry pie in Keesville NY on a road trip to Montreal. Very memorable.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 02, 2023 07:05 AM (RIvkX)

121 You might not need as much computer as you think. (PCWorld)
Or you might, depending on how much computer you need, and how much computer you think you need.'

Yeah, gave up chasing power a long time ago. I find unless you're doing something really serious, like Pixy, or something really dumb, like gamers, you just don't need the capacity. Most of that capacity gets used as waste and clutter.

However this can also lead to things like, oh, your Android phone, which works fine and you just got 'a year ago?' is so obsolete it won't update your work app, which you need for work, not that anything is being admitted here...

Posted by: LenNeal runs antiques at October 02, 2023 07:06 AM (/BBNv)

122 "We can now predict the entire future of any single human. Only problem is it will take all the world's computers a quintillion years."
Posted by: Pixy Misa at October 02, 2023 07:05 AM (BLOW1)

42

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 02, 2023 07:08 AM (BRHaw)

123 Dell Scratch and Dent about 250
https://tinyurl.com/nhcwwtef
Posted by: rhennigantx'

My Brotha!

Posted by: LenNeal is down wit dat Dell sheeeit at October 02, 2023 07:08 AM (/BBNv)

124 Didn't Godel and Turing show that mathematics as we know it is incomplete and un-decidable respectively? I'm no mathematician, but I was under the impression that the only people who haven't accepted Godel's proof are holdover intuitionists who (as their name suggests) just feel like math should work.

Posted by: Tacitus at October 02, 2023 07:11 AM (CpApp)

125 @117

>>But they took the opportunity to announce the Pi 5, which isn't available at all. I have one on pre-order, but I don't know if I'll get it this year.

The RPi 4 could just about play Minecraft to a bare minimum level, looking at the specs of the RPi 5, it should be able to play Minecraft at an acceptable frame rate and quality.

I'll probably get four or five to replace some of the critical Pi's around the house.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at October 02, 2023 07:13 AM (XV/Pl)

126 Didn't Godel and Turing show that mathematics as we know it is incomplete and un-decidable respectively? I'm no mathematician, but I was under the impression that the only people who haven't accepted Godel's proof are holdover intuitionists who (as their name suggests) just feel like math should work.
Posted by: Tacitus

NO MATHS

Posted by: 2+2=NO at October 02, 2023 07:13 AM (S+DIM)

127 I could make five pies in less time than it takes to get a Pi 5

Posted by: Priorities in Order at October 02, 2023 07:14 AM (S+DIM)

128 Didn't Godel and Turing show that mathematics as we know it is incomplete and un-decidable respectively? I'm no mathematician, but I was under the impression that the only people who haven't accepted Godel's proof are holdover intuitionists who (as their name suggests) just feel like math should work.
Posted by: Tacitus'

Mathematics is for determining absolutes and controlling all knowledge and any future knowledge.

Posted by: Mathematicians who want to be God at October 02, 2023 07:14 AM (/BBNv)

129 @126

NO MATHS
Posted by: 2+2=NO

Your name betrays you sir!

Posted by: Tacitus at October 02, 2023 07:15 AM (CpApp)

130 US Border Patrol just reported the highest number of recorded illegal immigrants in history at over 260,000 this month.

The full number, including unrecorded, may be over half a million per month, which is the population of Wyoming.

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 02, 2023 07:15 AM (BRHaw)

131 New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman pulls fire alarm in House office building but says it was an accident (CNN)

Hey, Rep. Jamaal Bowman! Pull the other one!
Posted by: m at October 02, 2023 05:17 AM (aWeTk)

I bet if someone (AHEM !) were to investigate, they would find that he's done that before.

Posted by: JT at October 02, 2023 07:15 AM (T4tVD)

132 Stay safe Skip !

Posted by: JT at October 02, 2023 07:15 AM (T4tVD)

133 NO MATHS
Posted by: 2+2=NO'

Incorrect

Posted by: The No-No Squared at October 02, 2023 07:16 AM (/BBNv)

134 Your name betrays you sir!
Posted by: Tacitus

*takes whiff of NO2*

You are correct, Sir.

Posted by: this is quite OK now at October 02, 2023 07:17 AM (S+DIM)

135 "New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman pulls fire alarm in House office building but says it was an accident (CNN)"

I just saw that the guy used to be a school principal. That's probably why he doesn't know how fire alarms work.

Posted by: fd at October 02, 2023 07:17 AM (vFG9F)

136
US Border Patrol just reported the highest number of recorded illegal immigrants in history at over 260,000 this month.

Why are they coming here? I'm told this is the worst country in the world, a virtual hellhole of racism, sexism, homophobia and economic inequality crawling with MAGA fascists. Shouldn't they go to Canada, an Edenic paradise?

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 02, 2023 07:17 AM (MoZTd)

137 I bet if someone (AHEM !) were to investigate, they would find that he's done that before.
Posted by: JT

Whoya's gonna do that?

Posted by: a little late at October 02, 2023 07:18 AM (S+DIM)

138 Dell Scratch and Dent about 250
https://tinyurl.com/nhcwwtef
Posted by: rhennigantx'

Wait, it comes with Windows 11.

Pass.

Posted by: LenNeal at October 02, 2023 07:19 AM (/BBNv)

139 illegal immigrants = imported Dem voters

Posted by: DB - not sure why, nobody reads this at October 02, 2023 07:19 AM (geLO8)

140 I bet if someone (AHEM !) were to investigate, they would find that he's done that before.
Posted by: JT

Whoya's gonna do that?
Posted by: a little late at October 02, 2023 07:18 AM (S+DIM)

Not CNN ?

Posted by: JT at October 02, 2023 07:19 AM (T4tVD)

141 The only question that needs be answered was asked by Joe Biden early this morning..."Where the hell am I?"

More coffee...

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at October 02, 2023 07:20 AM (0lY6Y)

142 @136

>>Why are they coming here?

Out: Swarm of Beurocrats to eat out our substance.

In: Army of Wetbacks to eat up our social services.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at October 02, 2023 07:21 AM (Cx+mv)

143 The answer is 42.

Posted by: Deep Thought at October 02, 2023 07:21 AM (PiwSw)

144 Wait, it comes with Windows 11.

Pass.
Posted by: LenNeal at October 02, 2023 07:19 AM (/BBNv)

they have Chrome under 200 bux

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 02, 2023 07:21 AM (BRHaw)

145 illegal immigrants = imported Dem voters
Posted by: DB

"Dissolve the People and elect another"

Posted by: Berchtold Brecht (D-Communiss) at October 02, 2023 07:22 AM (S+DIM)

146 143 The answer is 42.
Posted by: Deep Thought at October 02, 2023 07:21 AM (PiwSw)

took you less than 7 million years this time

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 02, 2023 07:22 AM (BRHaw)

147 Birdbath status?

Posted by: Just Wondering at October 02, 2023 07:23 AM (NBVIP)

148 and studying the ways that friction ratios affect steering outcomes in aeronautical use under reduced gravity loads. What kind of computer is best for me?
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh'

Slide rule.

Posted by: The old ways are the best ways! at October 02, 2023 07:23 AM (/BBNv)

149 took you less than 7 million years this time
Posted by: rhennigantx

He's young

Posted by: Time Lord at October 02, 2023 07:23 AM (S+DIM)

150 146 143 The answer is 42.
Posted by: Deep Thought at October 02, 2023 07:21 AM (PiwSw)

took you less than 7 million years this time
Posted by: rhennigantx at October 02, 2023 07:22 AM (BRHaw)

Caching FTW. *goes back to watching cartoons*

Posted by: Deep Thought at October 02, 2023 07:23 AM (PiwSw)

151 135 "New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman pulls fire alarm in House office building but says it was an accident (CNN)"

I just saw that the guy used to be a school principal. That's probably why he doesn't know how fire alarms work.
Posted by: fd at October 02, 2023 07:17 AM (vFG9F)

And emergency doors.

Posted by: m at October 02, 2023 07:24 AM (aWeTk)

152 119
'it will take all the world's computers a quintillion years."'

Darn it. You took the joke I was going to make.

Posted by: Dr. Claw at October 02, 2023 07:24 AM (roH4R)

153 126 Didn't Godel and Turing show that mathematics as we know it is incomplete and un-decidable respectively? I'm no mathematician, but I was under the impression that the only people who haven't accepted Godel's proof are holdover intuitionists who (as their name suggests) just feel like math should work.
Posted by: Tacitus

NO MATHS
Posted by: 2+2=NO at October 02, 2023 07:13 AM (S+DIM)

That wasn't math. That was some history of math. Penned by a Roman historian.

Posted by: m at October 02, 2023 07:25 AM (aWeTk)

154 And emergency doors.
Posted by: m

Yu speled "do" rong

Posted by: Jamaal No-Guilrty of Obstructing an Official Proceeding at October 02, 2023 07:26 AM (S+DIM)

155 >"New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman pulls fire alarm in House office building but says it was an accident (CNN)"

I fully expect a future where members of Congress will routinely TP each other's offices, set fires in wastebaskets, and throw stink bombs in the cafeteria

Posted by: DB - not sure why at October 02, 2023 07:27 AM (geLO8)

156 101
More detail:
YouTube prankster Tanner Cook's stunt goes badly wrong when shopper he is targeting pulls out a gun and shoots him in the chest

https://mol.im/a/12583491

Posted by: Ciampino - Drive safely: Heaven's full ! at October 02, 2023 07:27 AM (qfLjt)

157 Birdbath status?
Posted by: Just Wondering at October 02, 2023 07:23 AM (NBVIP)

I was just wondering where you were; I thought the Kraknappers got ya.

Awaiting customers.

Posted by: JT at October 02, 2023 07:27 AM (T4tVD)

158 they have Chrome under 200 bux
Posted by: rhennigantx'

That's a good price but I already landed on Samsungs for Chrome (on one now). No particular reason for the Samsung line, it was just the first Chromebook I got 'back when' they were Android/'laptops' and didn't work without wifi.
Not brand-loyal really it's that Samsung hasn't really screwed me over... yet.
The used/refurbed Dell approach has also not failed me... yet.

Posted by: LenNeal at October 02, 2023 07:27 AM (/BBNv)

159 That wasn't math. That was some history of math. Penned by a Roman historian.
Posted by: m

I can do math!

They told us how much to pour in the drinks.

The Federal debt is 18 trillion shot glasses!

Posted by: AOC-onomics at October 02, 2023 07:28 AM (S+DIM)

160 Its not illegal when Jamaal does it.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 02, 2023 07:28 AM (RIvkX)

161 143 The answer is 42.
Posted by: Deep Thought at October 02, 2023 07:21 AM (PiwSw)

122 "We can now predict the entire future of any single human. Only problem is it will take all the world's computers a quintillion years."
Posted by: Pixy Misa at October 02, 2023 07:05 AM (BLOW1)

42
Posted by: rhennigantx at October 02, 2023 07:08 AM (BRHaw)

First!!! to rhennigantx.

Posted by: m at October 02, 2023 07:28 AM (aWeTk)

162 High quality reporting from WSJ:

Inflation has fallen sharply in the past year. The economy remains strong. Yet Americans remain deeply unhappy about the economy, often citing inflation. It continues to weigh on President Biden’s approval and re-election hopes.
What gives?
One big reason: While economists and the Federal Reserve focus on inflation, which is the rate of change in prices, Americans in their everyday lives usually focus on the absolute price of the things they need and want.
On that front, prices for many items, though rising more slowly this year than last, remain well above their levels just before or at the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic and aren’t likely to return to where they were.

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at October 02, 2023 07:28 AM (5iCZZ)

163 Awaiting customers.
Posted by: JT

Fix.The.Jacuzzi.

Posted by: the birds at October 02, 2023 07:28 AM (S+DIM)

164
I fully expect a future where members of Congress will routinely TP each other's offices, set fires in wastebaskets, and throw stink bombs in the cafeteria
Posted by: DB - not sure why at October 02, 2023 07:27 AM (geLO

FOOD FIGHT!

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 02, 2023 07:29 AM (MoZTd)

165 The Republican "debates" must be adding to Trump's popularity. They're so clownish and depressing, I can't see any other outcome.

Posted by: Ordinary American at October 02, 2023 07:29 AM (hNi4N)

166 Good Morning!

Let's smile & be happy & strike fear into the heart of killjoy leftists everywhere.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at October 02, 2023 07:30 AM (u82oZ)

167 YouTube prankster Tanner Cook's stunt goes badly wrong when shopper he is targeting pulls out a gun and shoots him in the chest
===
Pranskter? Stalker. Harasser. Douchebag.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 02, 2023 07:31 AM (RIvkX)

168 FOOD FIGHT!
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh

Senator Blutarsky smiles, easily wins re-election.

Posted by: What am I? A ZIT! at October 02, 2023 07:31 AM (S+DIM)

169 Awaiting customers.
Posted by: JT

Fix.The.Jacuzzi.
Posted by: the birds at October 02, 2023 07:28 AM (S+DIM)

When the grackles use it, they look like white guys disco dancing.

Posted by: JT at October 02, 2023 07:31 AM (T4tVD)

170 Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at October 02, 2023 07:28 AM (5iCZZ)
===
When inflation goes down, prices go down, right?
-idiot 20 year old "business journalists"

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 02, 2023 07:32 AM (RIvkX)

171 "Inflation has fallen sharply in the past year. The economy remains strong. Yet Americans remain deeply unhappy about the economy, often citing inflation. It continues to weigh on President Biden’s approval and re-election hopes.
What gives?"

Unbelievable.

Posted by: Ordinary American at October 02, 2023 07:32 AM (hNi4N)

172 YouTube prankster Tanner Cook's stunt goes badly wrong when shopper he is targeting pulls out a gun and shoots him in the chest
===

Behold my field of fucks...

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 02, 2023 07:32 AM (iupH6)

173 When the grackles use it, they look like white guys disco dancing.
Posted by: JT

Can I come over, like right now?

Posted by: John Travolta needs some at October 02, 2023 07:33 AM (S+DIM)

174 Senator Laphonza was a 2020 campaign advisor to Kamala Harris

Posted by: DB - not sure why at October 02, 2023 07:33 AM (geLO8)

175 134 Your name betrays you sir!
Posted by: Tacitus

*takes whiff of NO2*

You are correct, Sir.

Posted by: this is quite OK now at October 02, 2023 07:17 AM (S+DIM)
----
Not NO2, it would choke you and kill you.
It's N2O

Posted by: Ciampino - Dyslexics are teople poo at October 02, 2023 07:33 AM (qfLjt)

176 Behold my field of fucks...
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory

All shall be, as foretold.

Posted by: Barron T. at October 02, 2023 07:34 AM (S+DIM)

177 HP has totally screwed me with 'proprietary' MoBos and weird arrangements that are impossible to modify or repair; The Kid runs Asus because they have inexpensive 17" laptops and that's her thing; Acer was good to me, I liked their little what, 11" laptops for carrying around. Those were handy, durable and cool.

I got a (very) high-end tablet and rigged it up with a portable keyboard and mouse but it turned out to be not much more convenient than a Chromebook, when I got one, except for the touchscreen which I don't really miss *that* much. Then finally totally flipped out and vowed 'No more Windows!' with 10 and went full Linux.

Posted by: LenNeal at October 02, 2023 07:35 AM (/BBNv)

178 Not NO2, it would choke you and kill you.
It's N2O
Posted by: Ciampino

Now you te

Posted by: lately informed at October 02, 2023 07:35 AM (S+DIM)

179 @165

>>They're so clownish and depressing, I can't see any other outcome.

Debates have never been debates, they have always been excuses for the MSM to put their thumbs on the scales.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at October 02, 2023 07:35 AM (Cx+mv)

180
Hundreds of California grifters, demagogues and honey-trap victims disappointed after Newsom choice.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 02, 2023 07:36 AM (MoZTd)

181 Another Yootoober just got shot in Pontiac MI.

Fuck around and find out.

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at October 02, 2023 07:36 AM (5iCZZ)

182 Have a great day, everyone.

Work those Plan Bs. We may need them. And remember -- OPSEC, OPSEC, OPSEC.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at October 02, 2023 07:37 AM (u82oZ)

183 Biden, I think, HAS made a great mistake in not developing and showcasing Kamala Harris who is well spoken, sharp as a tack, passionate and very much with it both in sharpness and energy.

President Biden is truly good, former President Trump is truly evil and a criminal in contempt of court. Joe Biden loves his fellow citizens, grifter and tax cheat Donald Trump loves Kim, Putin, Viktor Orban and OPM, other people’s money. The choice is clear. Racist hatreds or a liberal democracy, love your neighbor or hate him. Biden wants a strong NATO and UN and the FBI, Trump wants Russia to dominate Europe and the USA, Biden wants Ukraine to join NATO and thrive. Two men in their 8th decade of life offer the choice: the Good or Evil. That simple.

Posted by: Democrats On Substack at October 02, 2023 07:37 AM (/BBNv)

184 Debates have never been debates, they have always been excuses for the MSM to put their thumbs on the scales.
Posted by: Thomas Bender

The loss of thumbs is well established in the jurisprudence of many nations.

Posted by: Old Ways are Best Ways at October 02, 2023 07:37 AM (S+DIM)

185
This guy thinks he did nothing wrong and will continue to be an asshole after he is released from the hospital

He's leaving the hospital? Too bad.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 02, 2023 07:37 AM (MoZTd)

186 I hate Microsoft and China. Windows sucks, but I have to use it every day, and China wants to own me, or kill me. They both need to be replaced with something better.

Posted by: Wofus at October 02, 2023 07:38 AM (QFmvK)

187 Who names their kid Laphonza?

Posted by: Just Wondering at October 02, 2023 07:39 AM (NBVIP)

188 Father: My son was just interviewing the guy, and he pulled out a gun!

No, sir. Your son is an asshole.

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at October 02, 2023 07:40 AM (5iCZZ)

189 Who names their kid Laphonza?
Posted by: Just Wondering

What are the other kids named?

Posted by: My favorite was Echelle, which means "ladder" in French at October 02, 2023 07:40 AM (S+DIM)

190 Who names their kid Laphonza?
Posted by: Just Wondering'

What you wondering about?

Posted by: LaQhuiphsah Rofeesiya Washington at October 02, 2023 07:40 AM (/BBNv)

191
Who names their kid Laphonza?
Posted by: Just Wondering at October 02, 2023 07:39 AM (NBVIP)

We know, right?

Posted by: Philadelph Van Trump's Parents at October 02, 2023 07:41 AM (MoZTd)

192 This guy thinks he did nothing wrong and will continue to be an asshole after he is released from the hospital

He's leaving the hospital? Too bad.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 02, 2023 07:37 AM (MoZTd)
---
If anything, he'll leverage his experience for "street cred" on his YouTube channel to gain even more subscribers and views.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 02, 2023 07:41 AM (YIVH2)

193
I hate Microsoft and China. Windows sucks, but I have to use it every day, and China wants to own me, or kill me. They both need to be replaced with something better.

Posted by: Wofus at October 02, 2023 07:38 AM

Linux has entered the chat

Posted by: AltonJackson at October 02, 2023 07:41 AM (ENBF0)

194 Who names their kid Laphonza?
Posted by: Just Wondering

It was Lollapalooza, and we was HOT, honey

Posted by: Lapnonza's baby mama at October 02, 2023 07:41 AM (S+DIM)

195 It'd be nice if the harassed food delivery guy could sue the harasser.

Posted by: m at October 02, 2023 07:41 AM (aWeTk)

196 I hate Microsoft and China. Windows sucks, but I have to use it every day, and China wants to own me, or kill me. They both need to be replaced with something better.
Posted by: Wofus'

"Linux! Well okay we're not exactly better but we're not those other horrible shitheels."

"China! We want everyone in the world enslaved to us. Why is that so hard to understand? It's for the best."

Posted by: LenNeal at October 02, 2023 07:43 AM (/BBNv)

197 "He was found guilty on a lesser charge of shooting into an occupied dwelling but a judge will hear arguments to set aside this conviction at a hearing next month after his lawyer appealed against it. If found guilty of this lesser firearms count, he faces up to 10 years in prison."

Posted by: m at October 02, 2023 07:43 AM (aWeTk)

198 Who names their kid Laphonza?
Posted by: Just Wondering

Whut?

Posted by: LemonJello Wakanda Shabazz at October 02, 2023 07:44 AM (PiwSw)

199 Despite whatever events precipitated the shooting, Cook's father, Jeramy Cook, said the incident was shocking and unnecessary.
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You're a douchebag so your son is a douchebag.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 02, 2023 07:44 AM (RIvkX)

200 Roseanne Rosannadanna

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at October 02, 2023 07:44 AM (5iCZZ)

201 "It'd be nice if the harassed food delivery guy could sue the harasser.
Posted by: m "

The poor guy is sitting in jail. His harasser should be in pain the rest of his miserable life.

Posted by: fd at October 02, 2023 07:44 AM (vFG9F)

202 162 High quality reporting from WSJ:

Inflation has fallen sharply in the past year.

They forget people can do maths.

So the 1.99 item that went up 12% is not 2.25.

So then next year to goes up 9% (25% less inflation) so it goes up 21 cents to now 2.47.
In your head 2.47 is 2.50 and you aint really that far off.

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 02, 2023 07:44 AM (BRHaw)

203 If anything, he'll leverage his experience for "street cred" on his YouTube channel to gain even more subscribers and views.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 02, 2023 07:41 AM (YIVH2)

What else, in an idiocracy?

Posted by: Ordinary American at October 02, 2023 07:45 AM (hNi4N)

204 Roseanne Rosannadanna
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy

It's one name thing or another.

Posted by: Samurai Commenter at October 02, 2023 07:45 AM (S+DIM)

205 Hundreds of California grifters, demagogues and honey-trap victims disappointed after Newsom choice.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 02, 2023 07:36 AM (MoZTd)
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There will be repercussions

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 02, 2023 07:46 AM (RIvkX)

206 189 Who names their kid Laphonza?
Posted by: Just Wondering

What are the other kids named?

Posted by: My favorite was Echelle, which means "ladder" in French at October 02, 2023 07:40 AM (S+DIM)
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Wagonwheel and ChickenSHit?

I did like Le-a -- no, no it's not LEA it's LEDASHA

Posted by: Ciampino - Dyslexics are teople poo. at October 02, 2023 07:46 AM (qfLjt)

207 Mr. Richard Feder from Ft. Lee New Jersey writes in and says...

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 02, 2023 07:47 AM (RIvkX)

208 > High quality reporting from WSJ:

Inflation has fallen sharply in the past year.

Remain calm. All is well.

Posted by: DB - not sure why at October 02, 2023 07:47 AM (geLO8)

209 198 Who names their kid Laphonza?
Posted by: Just Wondering

Whut?
Posted by: LemonJello Wakanda Shabazz at October 02, 2023 07:44 AM (PiwSw)

black happy days fan

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 02, 2023 07:47 AM (BRHaw)

210 There will be repercussions
Posted by: San Franpsycho

Who will be the percussors and whom the percussees?

Posted by: KTO KOGO, as Lenin put it at October 02, 2023 07:48 AM (S+DIM)

211 The other night some idiot brought his 'service dog' (a literal puppy) into the grocery store and simply turned it loose. Didn't even have a leash with him. Then got combative and threatening when told his obvious pet had to be at least on a leash.

People's behavior has always been kind of sketchy but we're seeing a serious and sudden plummet in social standards within the last 2-3 years.

Posted by: LenNeal at October 02, 2023 07:48 AM (/BBNv)

212 Larry Hogan, Gov of Maryland being interviewed on CNBC this am. Bragging about how he worked with Democrats to balance the budget and people are moving back into Maryland because things are so great. Continues to claim 70% of Americans do not want Trump. Blah blah. Said he did not run because he did not want to be in the multi car pile up on the Rep side of the presidential race.

Posted by: Jen the original at October 02, 2023 07:48 AM (jaB4h)

213
People's behavior has always been kind of sketchy but we're seeing a serious and sudden plummet in social standards within the last 2-3 years.
Posted by: LenNeal at October 02, 2023 07:48 AM (/BBNv)

Knowing how to behave in public, restraint and concern for others are just bourgeois affectations. Now put away those peanuts; I have allergies.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 02, 2023 07:50 AM (MoZTd)

214 Mr. Richard Feder from Ft. Lee New Jersey writes in and says...
Posted by: San Franpsycho

Th Horde Mind comprises the Sum of All Knowledge

Posted by: modern day Montesquieus, we are at October 02, 2023 07:50 AM (S+DIM)

215 This guy thinks he did nothing wrong and will continue to be an asshole after he is released from the hospital

He's leaving the hospital? Too bad.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 02, 2023 07:37 AM
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If anything, he'll leverage his experience for "street cred" on his YouTube channel to gain even more subscribers and views.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 02, 2023 07:41 AM

just sayin': open carry would go a long way preventing this kind of FA thing

something something armed society something something polite society

Posted by: AltonJackson at October 02, 2023 07:51 AM (ENBF0)

216 Knowing how to behave in public, restraint and concern for others are just bourgeois affectations. Now put away those peanuts; I have allergies.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh

I am allergic to people.

Posted by: Jean-Paul Sartre at October 02, 2023 07:52 AM (S+DIM)

217 "Wear the damn mask!"

Posted by: Also Larry Hogan at October 02, 2023 07:52 AM (NBVIP)

218 Said he did not run because he did not want to be in the multi car pile up on the Rep side of the presidential race.
Posted by: Jen the original

Sorry

Clown Car is full

Posted by: Ronna Romney at October 02, 2023 07:53 AM (S+DIM)

219 People are moving back to MD because the govt keeps growing.

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at October 02, 2023 07:53 AM (5iCZZ)

220 prankster or hooligan

Posted by: m at October 02, 2023 07:54 AM (aWeTk)

221 prankster or hooligan
Posted by: m

Can I do both?

Posted by: don't mean no harm much at October 02, 2023 07:55 AM (S+DIM)

222 People are moving back to MD because the govt keeps growing.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy

Growing

Throbbing

I can feel it

Posted by: unmarried female federal workers at October 02, 2023 07:57 AM (S+DIM)

223 220 prankster or hooligan
Posted by: m at October 02, 2023 07:54 AM (aWeTk)

This is big with immigrants in Germany and France but they do head butts, knee kicks, and the like for social media creds.

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 02, 2023 07:57 AM (BRHaw)

224 This is great. The site is doing its "lock up the browser for 1 minute with every main page refresh" thing again. Brave with all of the blockers enabled.

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at October 02, 2023 07:58 AM (5iCZZ)

225 The full number, including unrecorded, may be over half a million per month, which is the population of Wyoming.
Posted by: rhennigantx at October 02, 2023 07:15 AM (BRHaw)

But the population of Wyoming votes Republican

Posted by: Pete Bog at October 02, 2023 07:58 AM (PSJHL)

226 NOOD

J.J. Sefton's Morning Report has arrived.

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at October 02, 2023 07:58 AM (qPw5n)

227 Hogan thinks he can stay above the fray and slip in our back door at the convention.

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at October 02, 2023 07:59 AM (5iCZZ)

228
JJ

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 02, 2023 07:59 AM (BRHaw)

229 Posted by: rhennigantx at October 02, 2023 07:57 AM (BRHaw)

You bought this hash from Hee Haw

Posted by: Junior Samples at BR-549 at October 02, 2023 07:59 AM (S+DIM)

230 >>Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at October 02, 2023 07:58 AM (5iCZZ)

Firefox w/AdBlocker Ultimate
works great

Posted by: DB - not sure why at October 02, 2023 08:00 AM (geLO8)

231 missing noun, maybe

Because creating a specification that is complete and precise enough to mechanically generate fully working _____ is hard

Posted by: m at October 02, 2023 09:31 AM (aWeTk)

232 TIL: ZDNet is still around

Posted by: mossomo at October 02, 2023 09:53 AM (QF97f)

233 Yes, Frieren is filled with Goodness.

Posted by: comradearthur at October 02, 2023 10:59 AM (bUnPj)

234 "m", I assume the missing noun is "code". And that's true. Again and again, when I was writing code, I had to do it iteratively: I didn't know the true scope of what it was that I needed to write, until I'd finished writing it. A well-thought-out set of requirements is extremely helpful in this process, but by no means sufficient - particularly when it comes to defining and coding error-handling.

P.M., many thanks for your postings: thoughtful, informative, entertaining. I'm sure I speak for the Horde when I say that we're grateful that you take the trouble to write them.

Posted by: Nemo at October 02, 2023 11:05 AM (S6ArX)

235 I just started reading Frieren after Niche Gamer recommended it. It seems pretty unique among the manga I've read so far.

I'll have to "find" the anime somewhere...

Posted by: Tex Lovera at October 02, 2023 11:30 AM (wtvvX)

236 234 "m", I assume the missing noun is "code". And that's true. Again and again, when I was writing code, I had to do it iteratively: I didn't know the true scope of what it was that I needed to write, until I'd finished writing it. A well-thought-out set of requirements is extremely helpful in this process, but by no means sufficient - particularly when it comes to defining and coding error-handling.
Posted by: Nemo at October 02, 2023 11:05 AM (S6ArX)

Thanks.

Posted by: m at October 02, 2023 02:26 PM (LodBx)

237 Has there been any commentary on Java 20's Virtual Threads? I don't always have time to check these, but I'm both excited for VT and expecting more than a few jokes about it... and that's assuming it works as advertised.

Posted by: Cortillaen at October 02, 2023 07:51 PM (6kADi)

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