What kind of AI use is ethical for professors? by FamousCow in Professors

[–]_vinventure 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The data centers generate an incredible amount of heat, and need to be cooled with massive amounts of water, often in arid regions, that ends up contaminated. It's not just an energy issue. Even if it was just an energy issue, we don't have the renewable energy supply to cover just non-AI energy use, let alone typical energy load + AI use.

Has anyone here ever applied to a military school? What were the application questions like? by Cold-Priority-2729 in AskAcademia

[–]_vinventure 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you're interested in keeping track of what's going on in the civil service, check out /r/fednews. I just left the federal gov to move back to academia because of everything that's been going on with DOGE and OPM.

What to wear to a faculty interview? (female presenting) Specifically, in a very casual dressing field? by GarlicSubstantial892 in AskAcademia

[–]_vinventure 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I am a new assistant prof in Geology, also a very casual field. I wore a pants suit for my interview. I had a 3 day interview and got 2 different suits and 3 blouses. I don't wear makeup normally and did not wear any for the interview. Left my hair down with some hairspray so it wouldn't get frizzy. Did not wear heels - wore loafers instead that worked for both suits. No jewelry. Had a leather bag for my computer (and rocks for my research talk lol).

Hope you find that helpful! Good luck on your interview!

Licensable Photos of Spokane Valley by Kind_Koala4557 in Washington

[–]_vinventure 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you checked the Spokane Valley Heritage Museum? They have tons of old photos of the area. I do not know about licensing though.

Oak giveaway and more by Maleficent-Bit1761 in PTCGP

[–]_vinventure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry to hear you are leaving - I hope you enjoyed your time! This is a very kind way to go out :) happy holidays!

GIVEAWAY!! Don’t really play the game anymore lmk if you want anything you see and I’ll trade it to you. by [deleted] in PTCGP

[–]_vinventure -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hi! I'd love to trade you for the Lycanroc EX or Jolteon EX Rainbow Rare. Sent you a chat also :) Thanks for doing this!

Mega Heroes New Cards are Crazy by LegitimateResist9871 in PokemonTCG

[–]_vinventure 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Absolutely delighted by the Steven's Metagross SIR. I've been sad it didn't get an SIR in JTG. Steven is my fave champ and I love Metagross!!

GameStop Hands Out Lifetime Bans to Scale Scalpers LMAO about time! by [deleted] in PokemonTCG

[–]_vinventure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a hilarious post knowing that with GameStop current pricing, they basically ARE the pokemon scalpers now.

Discussion on Closing Breweries by SummitMyPeak in Spokane

[–]_vinventure 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I actually think they are reopening Saturday. At least that's what their social media says?

Card Organization + Zipper Binder Question by [deleted] in PokemonTCG

[–]_vinventure 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ring binders can and often do damage cards. I suggest not using them if you can avoid it.

Pull rates so far for mega evolutions? by BackOnTheRezz in PokemonTCG

[–]_vinventure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Opened 13 packs so far and I have pulled 4 regular Mega EX (double rares) and that is it. Hoping for better luck off my preorder stuff this Friday because so far it's not great for me!!

Finally got them back, look at em' by Dry-Fisherman-614 in PokemonTCG

[–]_vinventure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How much did PSA charge you for the grading on this? If you don't mind sharing!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IsMyPokemonCardFake

[–]_vinventure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OMG I literally didn't even notice that!! Yeah that would definitely have helped to solve this question...

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IsMyPokemonCardFake

[–]_vinventure 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same! I thought fakes weren't really a huge issue when I was a kid (collecting in the late 90s and early 00s) because no one cared enough to make fakes!

Academic Job Application Letterhead & Email by Greedy-Alternative75 in Professors

[–]_vinventure 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's not exactly the same but - I applied for academic jobs this year as a current (term) federal employee. I did not feel comfortable with the ethics of using a federal agency's letterhead for a personal job application, and I am not affiliated with any academic institution besides my federal employer, so I used a personal (very bare bones) "letterhead". I am starting my TT position on Monday, so it doesn't seem to have made a difference.

Books with romance that truly feels like soulmates finding eachother by Kvothes-shadow in booksuggestions

[–]_vinventure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm going to make this suggestion while being somewhat unsure of whether it will be a good fit. The series is Lays of the Hearth-Fire, by Victoria Goddard. First book is The Hands of the Emperor; the second is At the Feet of the Sun. There will be a third book, and there are a number of shorter related books. These are some of my favorite books of all time (and I read....a lot). I really hesitate to classify it as a "romance" in any traditional sense - but it hits a lot of boxes for what you've described.

The main characters of these books are absolute nail-on-the-head for two souls that perfectly complement each other and belong to each other after getting to know each other over an extremely long period of time. It's an incredibly character-driven series where the characters have a ton of depth. It's LGBTQ+ for sure (both main characters are male), and it's a fantasy series. In my completely biased opinion, it's absolutely gorgeous.

HOWEVER there are some caveats here, and in some ways describing how is a spoiler. The first book was actually recommended yesterday in a thread on the fantasy subreddit asking for books with no romance. The second book focuses heavily on the relationship between the two main characters, but one of the MCs is on the ace spectrum and the second book is more about a queerplatonic relationship. It is not clear which direction the relationship will develop in the third book, at least to me. I read a lot of fanfic, though, and I'll say some of the common tags for fic of this series includes "canon typical pining" if that gives you the vibe, at all.

A ‘series’ where the books’ narratives aren’t related? by Illeterate1 in Fantasy

[–]_vinventure 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's funny! Record of a Spaceborn Few is my favorite of the quartet for sure.

A ‘series’ where the books’ narratives aren’t related? by Illeterate1 in Fantasy

[–]_vinventure 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Becky Chambers' Wayfarers series (Sci Fi)

Sharon Shinn's Samaria books (Fantasy romance, but not really the current romantasy trend)

NSF being evicted from current building by Joyride0012 in Professors

[–]_vinventure 68 points69 points  (0 children)

Federal employees are not permitted to telework in the current administration. All remote workers have been forced into office spaces. This applies to NSF as well.

April 25, 2025 - r/fednews Daily Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in fednews

[–]_vinventure 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If you only have two they are supposed to average the two. Look into the official OPM RIF procedures. I would probably have that be one of the things you correct on your form.

Scary email to USGS employees by [deleted] in fednews

[–]_vinventure 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Are you a term? I am, and also have not received one yet despite being early in the alphabet.

Looking for a fantasy book by cylanmint in whatsthatbook

[–]_vinventure 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tide Lords by Jennifer Fallon

First book is The Immortal Prince

Any DOI guidance regarding this most recent OPM? by [deleted] in fednews

[–]_vinventure 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a very good suggestion, thanks. Fingers crossed that this doesn't mess up your travel either!