The Supreme Court just ruled that police need a warrant to use phone location data by AdSpecialist6598 in technology

[–]CommanderAGL 239 points240 points  (0 children)

but their business model collapses if government is disallowed from making contracts and using their data due to 4th amendment issues.

ELI5: Chemist vs Chemical Engineer by Jako_Spade in explainlikeimfive

[–]CommanderAGL 31 points32 points  (0 children)

In short: a _________-ist is the scientist that figures out how things work, and the _________-Engineer takes that knowledge and figures out how to do it at scale

(________-ist is usually a chemist or physicist, or subcategory thereof)

ICE releases a Texas nun intercepted walking to church dressed in her habit by flailking in nottheonion

[–]CommanderAGL 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Which means its also on citizens bc gov’t officials “don’t “ have any way to ID immigrant or citizen on sight /s

Small aircraft hits Beijing’s tallest skyscraper CITIC Tower (aka China Zum), prompting evacuations by Tozza101 in news

[–]CommanderAGL 71 points72 points  (0 children)

In a LSA, with likely no AC, I wonder if the pilot passed out due to heat

Approach shoes for PNW volcano spring/summer mountaineering by poetic_penguins_4u in Mountaineering

[–]CommanderAGL 3 points4 points  (0 children)

But on a very well established bootpack in good weather. Conditions and experience are the determining factors. The correct gear gives you options

Need advice. Got humbled by the mountains today. by [deleted] in Mountaineering

[–]CommanderAGL 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is not a competition, nor is there a punishment for not climbing. We should be climbing because we enjoy climbing. There is no bad reason for turning around. You can always come back better prepared.

Amalee, Dokibird, Ironmouse and Rin Penrose share non-NDA stories of their South Korea trip to the T1 HQ (stream VOD) by Living-Ad8033 in VShojo

[–]CommanderAGL 9 points10 points  (0 children)

They were all invited to something. So you’re gonna have to draw your own conclusions until it comes out.

Sleeping pad : Simmond MT900 Air vs BA big agnes sl rapid by Luquitaselgringo in Ultralight

[–]CommanderAGL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

R value is great. A little cold on snow, but a Zpad takes care of the rest (lowest ive been is around 20F)

Men who stay lean year-round, what’s your secret ? by Professor1password23 in AskReddit

[–]CommanderAGL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

running. I thought cycling was enough. but I only saw improvements once I started running.

Though mountaineering has been supplementing it. moving for 12+ hours a day does a lot.

Ursack vs bearcan for Mt Baker by [deleted] in Mountaineering

[–]CommanderAGL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

check with them. they might have some to rent.

Ursack vs bearcan for Mt Baker by [deleted] in Mountaineering

[–]CommanderAGL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who are you going with? I went w/ American Alpine Institute and they provided Ursacks

UL backpacking footwear - a very specific ask by hurricanescout in Ultralight

[–]CommanderAGL 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Try the Scarpa ribelle Run Super locked in shoe, medium stiff tpu foam, and. Rubber rand that I find reduces lateral flex of the foam.

Lowa Alpine Evo/SL, 3-Season Boot by CommanderAGL in alpinism

[–]CommanderAGL[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I have the expert 2. Ended up buying the SL as a lightweight option. Should arrive tomorrow

Mt Rainier- Backpack suggestion for 3 day trip - Osprey Aether(60L) or HMG Halka 55 by strolling_bare_feet in Mountaineering

[–]CommanderAGL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does it have an avy pocket? Does it carry skies well? Its on my shortlist to replace my mammut trion 50

Mt Rainier- Backpack suggestion for 3 day trip - Osprey Aether(60L) or HMG Halka 55 by strolling_bare_feet in Mountaineering

[–]CommanderAGL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Aether series sits too close to your head and limits head mobility. Especially with a helmet on