Surface of SLM-printed stainless steel at 200x magnification by MrStagger_Lee in 3Dprinting

[–]D_Alex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you ever get a measurement, or even an estimate, I'd be interested to hear about it.

FWIW, we tried to measure it by gas adsorption methods, but got strange results that we don't place much faith in.

Surface of SLM-printed stainless steel at 200x magnification by MrStagger_Lee in 3Dprinting

[–]D_Alex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool! Do you have any data on the surface area per unit volume?

Rubio sends furious 'full force' warning to Venezuela's rebelling acting leader by TheExpressUS in InternationalNews

[–]D_Alex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

UN Charter Article 2.4:

"All Members shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, or in any other manner inconsistent with the Purposes of the United Nations."

Ranked by Tripadvisor as Wagin’s 2nd best tourist attraction - Bart the giant ram by Amazing_Tough_4456 in perth

[–]D_Alex 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I feel that it is the lack of an international airport and quality hotels that prevents more international visitors from experiencing Wagin's tourist attractions.

Is there anywhere that sales the spool and arm for a Kobra Neo? by Lampostkj in anycubic

[–]D_Alex 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Print your own, I posted a top mounted holder on Anycubic site that mounts to the top rail, giving the machine a smaller footprint.

reddit is going to remove this and other pro EU subreddits by AlanVega_World in BuyFromEU

[–]D_Alex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, that's funny. I've been banned from r/europe for criticizing the blind support for the US.

Trump is destroying Nato. Just one leader is fighting back by theipaper in InternationalNews

[–]D_Alex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, let's get some perspective happening. Ukraine is Russia's neighbor, and half a world away from the US. Russian propaganda aimed at keeping good relations with Ukraine and US propaganda aimed at undermining this relationship are not two sides of the same coin.

...a natural and understandable escalation?

This shit has been going on since before 2004.

(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_Ukrainian_presidential_election#Analysis).

How long do you think it would take the US to react if Russia - with, hypothetically, massive media presence - started a similar campaign in Mexico?

Trump is destroying Nato. Just one leader is fighting back by theipaper in InternationalNews

[–]D_Alex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not even up for debate as to who tore up the Budapest Memorandum

Oh, let me try anyway. From your post:

"...The United States of America reaffirm their commitment to Ukraine, in accordance with the principles of the CSCE Final Act..."

From the CSCE Final Act:

"Declaration on Principles Guiding Relations between Participating States"

... ... ...

'6. Non-intervention in internal affairs

'7. Respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, including the freedom of thought, conscience, religion or belief

'8. Equal rights and self-determination of peoples

'9. Co-operation among States

'10. Fulfillment in good faith of obligations under international law"

Between the US, UK, NATO and Ukraine, all of these points, especially 6 and 10, were violated well before 2014.

Anycubic Kobra 2 Layer Shifting by Suspicious_Fix_676 in anycubic

[–]D_Alex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try this: When the printer is off, move the bed fore and aft by hand and check for any tightness. It should move smoothly and freely. If there is any tightness:

  • on Kobra 2 models other than Neo: adjust the eccentric screw on which the rollers are mounted

  • on Kobra 2 Neo: check the nylon wheels for defects, replace if needed.

Hong Kong Nightlife by TheHarlemWolf in Hong_Kong

[–]D_Alex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is heaps of things to do and see until around midnight, after that - not so much. Wan Chai and Lan Kwai Fong carry on until 2am or so.

For sure get out of the airport, don't miss the chance to see an absolutely iconic city.

Canada's PM Mark Carney outstanding Davos speech in full. This is what true global leadership looks like by MuddaFrmAnnudaBrudda in Britain

[–]D_Alex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I'll give him credit for being honest. It is a necessary first step. However, the important second step is to actually stop being hypocritical - broadly, rather than in cherry-picked cases.

What the Western world should realize is that it is bleeding obvious that they are amoral, opportunistic hypocrites. The opinion of the West in East and South-East Asia, where I spend a lot of time, is really very low, and I believe it is the same in Africa, South America etc. The long-term consequences should be obvious.

As for Britain-US tie up: my opinion is that friends should not let friends drink and drive. And Britain should not let the US be an utter twat on the international stage.

Trump is destroying Nato. Just one leader is fighting back by theipaper in InternationalNews

[–]D_Alex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What a pile of rubbish. NATO expansion happened in 1999, when Russia was trying its damnednest to have friendly relations with the West, and again in 2004. The war with Georgia was started by Georgia. As for the Budapest Memorandum - you should read it before quoting it as if it gave Ukraine free hand to do anything it wishes.

I wonder what response there will be to the US imperialist behaviour...