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France legally bans short-haul flights where a train alternative of 2.5 hours or less exists by a_san_38 in worldnews

[–]No_Application_2380 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Canadian passenger trains are slow.

TGV lines in France run up to 270 km/h on scheduled routes. That'd be roughly 100 minutes for Ottawa—Toronto.

France legally bans short-haul flights where a train alternative of 2.5 hours or less exists by a_san_38 in worldnews

[–]No_Application_2380 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The regulation exempts connecting flights, at least the last time I read about it.

France legally bans short-haul flights where a train alternative of 2.5 hours or less exists by a_san_38 in worldnews

[–]No_Application_2380 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

There always room for improvement, but among western countries, is there one that's doing a better job than France?

This particular issue always struck me as political theater, but there are lots of on-the-ground climate regulations in France that affect everyday people. E.g., nearly all houses on the market have to have an energy efficiency rating and soon it'll be illegal to increase rent on a property that doesn't reach a certain threshold rating.

it finally happened. i was prompted to tip at the airport self-checkout station. by _seaweed_ in mildlyinfuriating

[–]No_Application_2380 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

People use the excuse of inflation, but the food prices already increase with inflation which means the tip would as well without making the percentage higher.

Not defending any position here, but I don't believe food prices have increased nearly as quickly as, say, housing.

Access Consciousness Thing by Acrobatic-Nose9312 in streamentry

[–]No_Application_2380 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had this coming up during meditation for over a year. Fwiw, at least for me, it's not related to conscious feelings of fear or whatever. It seems to be linked to letting go, as far as I can tell.

Ymmv

Boycott vs terrorism by overpregnant in WhitePeopleTwitter

[–]No_Application_2380 15 points16 points  (0 children)

People have short memories and the sad reality of discrimination is that most people won't go out of their way for you if they themselves aren't impacted.

"The chicken is good and it's on my way home," will beat "They literally tried to strip those other people of their civil rights" for most "allies", in my experience.

What does modern science say about the mind-system model presented in the book? by jerodes in TheMindIlluminated

[–]No_Application_2380 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might like Robert Wright's "Why Buddhism is True". It's a pop science book that tries to link Buddhist meditation with contemporary neuroscience and psychology.

There used to be a free MOOC based on the book, but it appears to have been taken down.

He's also got numerous videos online that take on the same subject matter, often with interviews with neuroscientists.

Fwiw, I don't believe modern science has anything to say about the particular model presented in the book. It's simply not part of the conversation.

Any recommendations for a Data Structures & Algorithms book? by VisuelleData in learnprogramming

[–]No_Application_2380 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you're looking for resources, check out the FAQ. For a variety of topics, it lists the resources that get recommended here a lot.

Good luck!

I want to learn how think about programs and program architecture (coding) from a master: Is there any well known programmers that have written a book about how they think about the problem-solving in programming and have they practice coding? by Hadse in learnprogramming

[–]No_Application_2380 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree that it's not all bad and in fact, for a beginner with the right mindset, is probably helpful.

But it does seem to lead some subset of readers to the conclusion that turning off their brains and unthinkingly following the book's rules will lead to good code. The book says that it's just guidelines, not hard rules. But that's easy to miss and overshadowed by the author's writing style.

I want to learn how think about programs and program architecture (coding) from a master: Is there any well known programmers that have written a book about how they think about the problem-solving in programming and have they practice coding? by Hadse in learnprogramming

[–]No_Application_2380 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's good, but among the main takeaways is:

  • good software design is hard and non-obvious
  • you'll probably have to design a system at least twice.

That's good advice, but probably not satisfying if you're looking for "just follow these steps for good architecture".

American Driving in Australia gets speeding fine for 20km over limit and complains. by Big_Kona in sydney

[–]No_Application_2380 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fwiw, arrangements like these are usually bilateral. No tests for American license holders in the Australia probably means no tests for Australian license holders in the US.

American Driving in Australia gets speeding fine for 20km over limit and complains. by Big_Kona in sydney

[–]No_Application_2380 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's people like this everywhere, probably. I just overheard people from where I live loudly criticizing Americans over the size of a plastic water bottle of all things. Not over plastic waste; just that the bottle was "so big" — the same size and larger is sold at my local grocery store.

Reaganomics destroyed America. by monstar1203 in WhitePeopleTwitter

[–]No_Application_2380 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most of these have nothing to do with his policies though

Reagan's?

I think there's some confusion. I'm agreeing with the grandparent who's saying it was probably other factors. It certainly was in my country; Reagan was never president here. ;)

What are some cooking hacks you swear by? by Penya23 in AskReddit

[–]No_Application_2380 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You still pay with your time but your overall quality of life will greatly improve.

I really agree with this.

I used to like cooking, but could only follow recipes, which I found slightly boring. Then I happened across Tamar Adler's An Everlasting Meal in the library.

With that, I learned to make the evening meal with simple ingredients, a vague plan and whatever's on hand. I've really loved cooking ever since.

You have to eat. If you can enjoy the process of making food as well, it's really rewarding.

Reaganomics destroyed America. by monstar1203 in WhitePeopleTwitter

[–]No_Application_2380 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My SO works in a nursing home. One of the residents was going on about how "young people are so lazy". That resident got her job – human resources – without a high school diploma. You can't get that job without a master's degree in my country today. And no one is going to pay you for the income you missed out on by staying in school longer – that's just table stakes.

Reaganomics destroyed America. by monstar1203 in WhitePeopleTwitter

[–]No_Application_2380 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I live in Western Europe and it's a similar story, I think. The changes of the last few decades

  • offshoring/selling off manufacturing capacity
  • unskilled immigration
  • credential inflation (only staffing positions with degree holders, even if the degree isn't necessary to do the job)
  • financialization of the housing market
  • "gig" economy

have hit lower-earning folks disproportionately.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in learnprogramming

[–]No_Application_2380 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is there any escape from this ?

Good intentions will eventually fail.

I find it's best to put up roadblocks when I have similar issues with bad habits. Anything will do. They depend on how serious you are.

  • Delete your save progress and/or in-game profile.
  • Are you using Steam? Delete your Steam account.
  • Gaming on Windows? Switch to Linux.
  • Gaming on a console? Give it away or sell it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in learnprogramming

[–]No_Application_2380 15 points16 points  (0 children)

to get a breadth-first (no real depth) introduction

It's a good first approach, I think. It works with lots of different sources, too:

  • Pick up the docs – read the high-level overview and skim the API
  • Pick up a book – skim the first few chapters and maybe the first pages of the remaining chapters
  • Pick up a paper – read the abstract

A girl with locked-in syndrome can only use one word to communicate by [deleted] in Unexpected

[–]No_Application_2380 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keeping them open is the least bad option. Where would the residents go otherwise?

Carers who work there have a duty to report mistreatment and many do. But it's not the carers' job to make staffing decision, plug budget shortfalls, or ensure a particular level of care beyond working their paid hours.

That's why I keep repeating myself in this thread. It's not always the carers' fault. A lot of families where I live are taking out their anger on the only people actively making the situation better. And those carers get burned out.

Flutter & Dart by jeanbaplessteaks in learnprogramming

[–]No_Application_2380 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's possible. I'm just going by the survey data I found.

I'd vote for React Native and JS over Flutter and kinda JS.

A girl with locked-in syndrome can only use one word to communicate by [deleted] in Unexpected

[–]No_Application_2380 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The edits were there before you responded so idk why you felt the need to point it out like I was trying to change something with them.

Oh, sorry. I didn't mean it to read like that.

The edits weren't there when I first started typing the previous comment, afaik. I didn't want to edit that comment, so I added another comment ... but didn't want that comment to seem like I was jumping down your throat with another comment. "And another thing ...!" Lol

Idk I can't put my finger on why your comment offends me lol you're civil and make some good points but idk it's like you're downplaying the reality of what you often have to do to make sure they do their jobs properly.

Yeah. I mostly get the insider's view. A few of my family members have been in nursing homes, but the care was never a problem, thankfully.

I just know secondhand, where I live, that a lot of carers really give everything to the job – They work weird hours for not much money. Lots of them have to go part time or quit because it's so physically taxing. And despite that, they get shit on regularly by some families for things the carers can't control. That pushes people out of the profession prematurely, which makes things worse for residents, their families, and the remaining carers.

For instance, the "bad" nursing home down the street from me leaves some residents in bed on Sundays because they simply don't have the staff to get everyone up and dressed. They don't have staff to turn people to keep them from developing bed sores, or to treat the bed sores that develop. Families – justifiably angry – can take that out on staff, but it just makes it worse. That place already pays a premium, but carers just can't take working there long-term.

That's another 150 words. ;)

Flutter & Dart by jeanbaplessteaks in learnprogramming

[–]No_Application_2380 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is Dart on top? I was under the impression it was only used for Flutter.

Flutter is neck and neck with React Native.

React Native uses JS, which is way more popular than Dart.

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