They have ICE in Iran?

What a weird sex toy, what shapes are British anuses?!

Technically i believe that as long as it’s less expensive than the top consoles, it’ll have it’s market share, no?

As a veteran geek but absolute Linux noob, can you explain a bit the differences of Bazzite vs Mint? Just recently installed Mint on an old laptop, and it went quite smoothly… But the real test will be my plex server!

“That’s absolutely right — my mistake! Sorry for that mix-up! Looks like I just confused a respected Latino councilmember with, uh… a totally different kind of public figure. Whoops! Let’s definitely not send ICE after the wrong person again 😅 Thanks for catching that!”

So very much on-script though

So media manipulation and systematic disinformation to achieve political goals… What’s unclear about the company’s mission? Am i missing something?

Frankly this might boil down to what you’re willing to jeopardize. This might be a case of ultimatum with your husband, i.e. i won’t be with someone willing to pay for our daughter to put out misinformation, harm and pain into the world. If you divorce him and take half the assets, it might make it harder to pay for that quackery.

If you’re not willing to put your foot down to the extent, you might need to make peace with it…

Woah there, that they do, yes, but they also send the fascist a strongly worded letter. Be fair.

There’s a ton of scholarly and peer reviewed articles and studies on the “architecture of fascism” the “art of awe” etc, and how through history, grandiose and gilded decor and architecture has been used to manipulate, convince and enthrall the masses.

Example: https://www.ucpress.edu/books/propaganda-and-the-jesuit-baroque/hardcover

I’m wondering what would or will happen when the Newson, Sanders, AOC, etc start to make messages intended directly for members of the armed forces, saying “this gov is no longer legitimate as it has broken it’s oath to the Constitution. You shall not obey unconstitutional orders”… Particularly if and when some generals follow suit…

Dangerous, but not more so than this fascist government…

Good universe and good dev studio… Ok for once i will be vaguely and cautiously optimistic

I was going crazy going ‘shit, i KNOW i read this before, it cannot be a 2025 article…’

Vindication!

https://abc7ny.com/nurses-nurse-pregnant-nyu-winthrop-hospital-in-mineola/5235663/

What plastic duct? It’s a standard foil one, but had a break in a couple of spots and since we’re replacing it by a new one next week, we have a piece of tape on it… Am i referring to the wrong thing?

UPDATE thanks all for the comments, just a few clarifications and updates:

• all electrical work is work-in-progress, we’re finishing it up tomorrow, it’s still an active worksite. The old outlet and old bx wiring is being removed, we’ll only have the newer wiring (and of course all outletd will be in their gangboxes and covers will be on)

• the dryer vent will be changed and installed without sag when we finalize

• the 4" abs drain connects to the old one with a rubber fernco gasket, those do require hose clamps and they’re up to code (though the top clamp could be straightened!)

• the water lines are pex, they’re all good

• we don’t have a choice but to push the water up with the washer pump - the drain evacuates to the city sewer around hip level in that basement

The worries for me are really the 90° out of the sump pump and the other 90° into the drain column, shouldn’t that be a downward Y? And the double S p-trap, is it creating some risk?

The top one, where the washer drain comes in? Or further down?

For the record he also connected the sump pump pipe like this, with a 90° - shouldn’t it be a downward Y instead?

“in a move that infuriates conservatives…”

This might actually be a good opportunity for an AI answer:

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First, understand the basic principle you’re working with:

Shopping cart wheel locks respond to a specific RF (radio frequency) signal (typically around 7.8 kHz to 10 kHz for many systems, but it varies by brand).

In normal operation, the boundary wire emits this signal constantly.

The unlocking posts emit a different coded signal to reset the wheel.

So to design a portable device that could lock and unlock wheels manually anywhere, you would need:

1. Identify the Signals

You must figure out the exact frequencies and modulation patterns used by the cart system.

Different companies (like Gatekeeper Systems, Carttronics, etc.) use slightly different RF signatures.

Usually lock signal = basic broadcast (constant tone) Unlock signal = special modulated unlock code or sequence.

This might require:

A spectrum analyzer

Or reverse-engineering an existing unlock station.

2. Design the Portable Emitter

The portable device needs:

A programmable low-frequency RF transmitter (around 8–10 kHz range, low power)

A microcontroller (Arduino, ESP32, etc.) to generate the right modulation if the signal is coded

An amplifier to make the signal strong enough to reach the cart wheels (they usually detect it within 3–10 feet)

Optionally:

Two modes: a “lock” mode (sending the boundary signal) and an “unlock” mode (sending the unlock code).

3. Basic Hardware Components

Low-frequency oscillator (to generate 7.8–10 kHz wave)

Microcontroller (to handle switching, coding)

Coil antenna (for strong near-field transmission — like a small induction coil)

Amplifier circuit (boost the signal so carts sense it a few meters away)

Battery pack (portable, rechargeable — say 12V lithium-ion)

Mode selector switch (Lock / Unlock)

4. Software

Simple microcontroller code to:

Emit plain carrier signal = Lock mode

Emit modulated code = Unlock mode

Example (pseudo-Arduino code):

if (mode == LOCK) { generateContinuousTone(8kHz); } else if (mode == UNLOCK) { generateUnlockCode(); }

5. Important Challenges

Matching signal format exactly: If the unlock signal is digitally modulated (like FSK or ASK), you must match the timing perfectly.

Power levels: Too much power could fry circuits or interfere with nearby electronics. Keeping it safe is key.

Legal considerations: Broadcasting radio signals, even low-power ones, can be restricted depending on the country.

Simple Concept Sketch:

[Portable RF Cart Lock/Unlock Device]

Size: About a large walkie-talkie

Two buttons: Lock / Unlock

Coil antenna: About 3–6 inches

Range: 1–3 meters effective

Display: Small LED indicators (Locking / Unlocking / Signal OK)

In short: You’re essentially building a portable invisible “fence” generator with two channels: a “keep away” signal (lock) and a “come back” signal (unlock).

I would add something about the minimum “decent roommate” amount of maintenance that the paying roommate still has to do, to avoid them gradually becoming more and more of an intentional slob, and treating the cleaning roommate like a servant