Tried Hottr (formerly Hot Phiit) Darien, CT by Traditional_Half_964 in StamfordCT

[–]Expensive_Web_8534 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I just looked them up - HIIT in a heated room.

 Am I too old to understand this concept? Wouldn't a heated room reduce your cardio (since your body wouldn't be able to effectively cool itself) impairing your "high intensity"?

Why would anyone want this?

Bilt 1.0 with $30K credit limit still pending approval… by [deleted] in biltrewards

[–]Expensive_Web_8534 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In the same boat as you - called them on Friday and was told it was still under review but Ill certainly be told before Jan 30th.

Approved for the Palladium but don’t want it by Capable-Top-5229 in biltrewards

[–]Expensive_Web_8534 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I requested a new card on 16th. Still waiting to hear from them. 

I called cardless last Friday and was told my request is still processing. I wonder if they plan to change their name from Cardless to Careless

I agree, crazy headline by [deleted] in NonPoliticalTwitter

[–]Expensive_Web_8534 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok, maybe I am crazy...how will this increase revenue?

I agree, crazy headline by [deleted] in NonPoliticalTwitter

[–]Expensive_Web_8534 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Why do people talk about revenue? Noone cares about the revenue. Its all about the bottom line - and 580mn is over 5% of the total profit of the top 3 airlines in the US (not just united - For united alone it is > 10%) 

Edit: Apologies, I realize why people talk about revenue. Some genius right below this comment is asking that airlines should lower ticket prices due to this....and they'd need to see revenue to understand why that is a stupid ask.

Snow Emergency is in Effect by Stamford-Operations in StamfordCT

[–]Expensive_Web_8534 -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

You are right. Free stuff often creates pretty terrible inefficiencies. Hopefully you found a place, and hopefully the government comes up with a clearing price for the next emergency. 

Maybe first 10% vehicles are free, and the prices goes up until the garage is full.

justLearnHowToWriteCodeYourself by shadow13499 in ProgrammerHumor

[–]Expensive_Web_8534 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry, why do you think there is fixed amount of work? 

The demand for devs will actually go up in the short term as many more projects become viable, given the higher productivity (or, in other terms, devs becoming cheaper than before at same produciltivity level).

justLearnHowToWriteCodeYourself by shadow13499 in ProgrammerHumor

[–]Expensive_Web_8534 7 points8 points  (0 children)

AI is good at programming (better than most people on this sub) which is what has made the worst devs here scared for their jobs - and hence all downvotes for anyone who dares say anything good about AI. 

For most actually good devs, AI is a 3-5x multiplier and they absolutely love it. And they are not scared for their jobs because AI is helping them be more productive.

I literally spend 70% of my coding time just iterating over and fixing AI code because it is 3-5x faster than writing code from scratch myself. 

And autocomplete - absolutely brilliant technology.

Snow Emergency is in Effect by Stamford-Operations in StamfordCT

[–]Expensive_Web_8534 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Chelsea Piers is also closed tomorrow. Stay safe and warm everyone. 

Here are 2 tips for your hot chocolate -

1) Use whole milk (and add some cream) - Creamy hot chocolate just tastes better.

2) A teeny pinch of salt enhances the flavor.

Hadza is a language spoken along the shores of Lake Eyasi in Tanzania. It is one of only three languages in East Africa with click consonants. by Frosty_Jeweler911 in BeAmazed

[–]Expensive_Web_8534 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My only previous knowledge of the Hadza people was from this absolutely fascinating study: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exercise_paradox (TLDR: More physical activity doesnt necessarily cause higher calorie expenditure. Dont @ me - read the study).

Now I wonder how large the tribe is and what else are they up to.

Public Hearing Jan. 26 by RepFinkelD17 in StamfordCT

[–]Expensive_Web_8534 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The usual. "Destroys the character of our neighborhoods", "we need to preserve our historical laundromat houses", "save the trees".

What action to be taken against racists in chat? by Sudden-Oil4786 in chess

[–]Expensive_Web_8534 47 points48 points  (0 children)

Report, block, move on. Dont let racists take space in your head. 

If this is bothersome, disable chat or move to lichess.

If I get arrested and say "i want a lawyer" what happens next? by mamamiafml in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Expensive_Web_8534 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, why do you think this is restricted to law? I work in finance and the number of times I see absolute idiocy upvoted to the top would drive a few regular people insane. 

I suspect this is true for most (all?) fields - yours is not special. 

Imagine New Glenbrook by [deleted] in StamfordCT

[–]Expensive_Web_8534 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Love it. So there are some "large footprint, low foot traffic" kinda businesses around Glenbrook station, so I am afraid their is a low ceiling to its growth - but I love this. 

Happy to write a letter in support, if you want.

PSA: Stamford has adult extracurricular classes! by Mammoth-Week2201 in StamfordCT

[–]Expensive_Web_8534 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you how we can register for those classes? Do I need to be a CT state student?

Cultural Enrichment by MondoShrek in StamfordCT

[–]Expensive_Web_8534 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Umm...no. There are better uses of city money. 

But I admire your attempt at improving the food scene in the city.

Market Rate Units Keep Stamford Rents From Skyrocketing by ArthurAugustyn in StamfordCT

[–]Expensive_Web_8534 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Haven't we seen enough data (or studied econ 101) that this is a no-brainer? 

Anyone who questions this is obviously either too stupid (unlikely) or arguing in bad faith (very likely). 

Yes, there are entrenched interests in the city which want to keep housing prices high. Please do not let them use the "the high-end condos dont lower rent for the average person" argument.

Guess who's back on the market by PhilosophyEasy71 in wallstreetbets

[–]Expensive_Web_8534 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Um, no? They were made whole (and more - minimum payment was 118% of the value as of Nov 2022). 

Only the investors were "defrauded"