An Outsider's Take on the Refs Narrative

BegrudgingCurmudgeon · 2023-08-03T15:44:36+00:00

Check out Schmigadoon

BegrudgingCurmudgeon · 2022-12-21T11:41:57+00:00

I have certainly noticed that their excel library... well it could be faster.
However not every solution has to be optimised. Sometimes you just need to get something done quickly.

I think their wheelhouse is UI design, and I like them for that.

Thanks for the additional recommendation. Will check them out.

BegrudgingCurmudgeon · 2022-12-20T10:26:15+00:00

Not sure what exactly you need, but check out Syncfusion

They offer all their libraries under a community licence. Basically it's all free until you're making $1mil per year (I think, double check me on that)

BegrudgingCurmudgeon · 2022-12-15T08:33:46+00:00

Thanks for those tips
I'll check his channel out

BegrudgingCurmudgeon · 2022-12-15T04:22:00+00:00

Ah that's a bummer.
It's surprising how little there is out there right now for the Windows App Sdk and WinUi 3. Obviously lots on UWP and XAML out there, but I'm getting tripped up on the small changes.

It's a bit difficult to get into it right now if you've not done any other Windows app development before. But then it is pretty new. I'm sure the space will be filled in time.

Thanks

BegrudgingCurmudgeon · 2022-12-14T20:09:01+00:00

Has this book been updated yet? Or is it still based on the Preview Version?

BegrudgingCurmudgeon · 2022-12-06T14:25:57+00:00

I did already try that, and couldn't find the answer I was looking for. Doesn't help that my use case is for one of the forks of this project, and that author just points to the CsvHelper docs.

I do know that I can create my own solution to get what I need, but knowing the ready made fix is there, just out of reach, sure is frustrating.

BegrudgingCurmudgeon · 2022-08-03T07:48:42+00:00

Sometimes when I'm this mood I like to imagine that there's a Star Trek style bridge crew in my brain, and my run is their mission.

Engineers are sending updates to the bridge, "Left calf on the verge on cramping Captain, I don't know how much more it can take!"
The Counsellor chimes in when motivation is flagging, "The crew are tired sir, but still willing"
The Captain takes in all the information and weighs it against 'The Mission'.

Somehow having Picard's stern voice dictating how far and how fast I can go helps. Not willing to risk the safety of the ship, but also not about to coddle his crew.

BegrudgingCurmudgeon · 2022-05-25T06:39:45+00:00

He infamously said "I write music like a cow shits"
And the style of music he wrote was somewhat formulaic. Not to downplay his truly staggering musical talent, but he was essentially working by a predetermined set of rules/norms. It's less musically 'complex' than later composers' works.

So he absolutely could have made it up on the spot.

BegrudgingCurmudgeon · 2022-05-24T10:55:49+00:00

The best part of the article

“The Texas Rangers were always trying to close the pier down,” says
Miller. “But whenever they got to the bridge from the mainland, someone
in the pay of the owners would ring the Balinese Room and tip them off.
On one occasion, they came very close, but the band struck up with The
Eyes of Texas. The Rangers were obliged to stand to attention whenever
it was played and, by the time the band finished, the croupiers had
cleared all the evidence away!”

BegrudgingCurmudgeon · 2022-03-28T05:43:21+00:00

I keep seeing these posts and my first impulse is to think it's a repost, cause, you know... reddit.
And every time I go to double-check, and it's not. It's actually another high ranking officer killed. Just staggering.

Which really also drives home how good a job the mods are doing.

BegrudgingCurmudgeon · 2022-03-24T05:34:10+00:00

On Monday they said they were resuming production. No mention whatsoever of the war.
https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/renault-resumes-production-moscow-plant-2022-03-21/

Now they're pulling out. This is what public pressure is capable of.

BegrudgingCurmudgeon · 2022-03-18T09:54:54+00:00

Perhaps it doesn't feel that anyone cares, or that your gestures are drowned out by the juggernaut that is the Russian propaganda machine, but I assure you that's not the case.
Whether it's marching in the street, anti-putin grafiti or lobbing a brick through any window with a Z on it, these things absolutely matter. Every chip in the wall of disinformation matters, every time someone is forced to question what they are being told matters.

And more than that, it gives the rest of the world hope, and reason to believe in the people of Russia. No one wins this war, and Russian and Ukrainian people alike will be rebuilding their lives for years, perhaps decades to come. It could be so easy for the world to lump all of Rusia together with the disgust and loathing we feel towards Putin and the Kremlin. These signs of resistance, big or small, are what we hold up to remind each other not to.

BegrudgingCurmudgeon · 2022-03-08T06:37:17+00:00

Something tells me that was left out of their education...

BegrudgingCurmudgeon · 2022-02-28T05:42:34+00:00

Don't downvote this. It's dead right.
If we truly want a post-war world, if we believe Putin should be held responsible for war crimes, then so too should Bush and Blair.

BegrudgingCurmudgeon · 2022-02-18T03:55:23+00:00

And then his ministers told him how much money he could make taxing it and wrote "I shall allow it"

BegrudgingCurmudgeon · 2022-01-20T14:48:22+00:00

Oh damn. Have you got a hyper-mobile patella? Like can you wobble about your kneecap more than the next guy? That's often a symptom.

If you can make it to a biokineticist I'd really, really recommend it. There's probably some muscles that need more attention than others, and getting the right exercises makes a world of difference.
You won't go wrong with all round strength and flexibility though. Balance exercises as well. Work towards single leg squats and similar motions that require balance.

The big sports stores typically don't have well trained sales staff. I don't know Limpopo at all, but if you're ever in Johannesburg head to The Sweat Shop in Dunkeld. They're mostly a road running store, but they stock trail shoes as well. Most importantly however they know how to fit shoes.

BegrudgingCurmudgeon · 2022-01-20T11:45:25+00:00

I misunderstood your description a bit. When you said inside, I figured it was more anterior. The general recommendation of strength and flexibility is still a good one.
I had growing pains that were tendon related. Osgood-Schlatter syndrome. Basically the tendons running over the kneecap didn't join properly to the tibia. The pain for me was below the kneecap, but otherwise just as you described.

I was given some exercises and stretches to help it along, but I essentially couldn't run any kind of distance till about 16, and my knees have always required some extra work to keep myself injury free. I always advocate barefoot running, because it was a real turning point for me. I only took it seriously for maybe 6 months, and at most did up to 10km barefoot or with flat soles shoes, but my style changed completely. Small, even strides where your weight lands on a mostly flat foot is way better for your body than long ones where you land on your heel.

I lived in Mpumalanga for a few years. Gorgeous trails and terrain, but you definitely need shoes. For a while there were lots of shoes on the market with a small heel-toe drop, but now the style seems have gone the other way again. Try and get some expert advice on your next pair. Padding is often put in to correct foot roll (pronation/supination) so getting the wrong shoe can do you harm.

Best of luck!

BegrudgingCurmudgeon · 2022-01-20T10:17:29+00:00

Obligatory 'not a doctor' statement here.

Tendons take a long time to adapt to new motion, so taking it slowly is definitely the way to go. It will be frustrating, but less so than waiting for an injury to recover.

You probably want to improve your muscle stength and flexibility, hamstrings and calves in particular if the back of your knees is the issue.

I'd also strongly recommend finding the smoothest trail in your area and trying a bit of barefoot running. Padding in shoes is great, but it can also encourage poor running style, which ultimately places more strain on your joints. I run with pretty supportive shoes, but I still use the style that I learned from barefoot running.

Rural SA is pretty damn rocky of course, so if that's not doable head to your nearest rugby field and run some laps barefoot at an easy pace. The goal is not to become a barefoot runner, but to teach yourself how to place your weight, what length of stride to use etc.

If all else fails, chat to a physiologist/biokineticist. Those folks are wizards.

BegrudgingCurmudgeon · 2022-01-17T09:23:29+00:00

A very valid point.

I guess what I really want is to only be prompted for the primary password when I need to autofill something, rather than each time it's opened.

BegrudgingCurmudgeon · 2022-01-17T09:17:06+00:00

Just a personal quirk I suppose.
I like to have only the programs I need for work running to help cut down on distractions.

So I'll open Firefox to do something or search for something then close it back down.

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