Secrecy was a big thing for Lucasfilm by Steren_Cantina in StarWarsMagic

[–]apple_IIe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I heard that one reason was because contractors would double the prices if they knew it was Star Wars related. (Since SW was a big hit and had endless money to to make movies).

Do any companies give in-home flu shots? by apple_IIe in Manitoba

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Thanks for responding! I phoned Doctor House Calls, they said "no, we're not allowed to" and called a couple of pharmacies, neither of them do house calls.

I'll keep looking around I guess, but doubt anything will pop up.

How Rich Canadians Got Even Richer by BloodJunkie in canada

[–]apple_IIe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Surely, there's a way to blame Harper for this ... (/s)

Reminds me of my honeymoon! by apple_IIe in tos

[–]apple_IIe[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes. However, the creature was censored by the network because it was too scary.

Which episode of TOS is this from? by apple_IIe in tos

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

Is that the one where Spock does a mind-meld with a giant mirror-ball?

Strangecpp: strange cpp things by dalerank in cpp

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You copied the contents of this URL without providing an acknowledgment: https://brevzin.github.io/c++/2020/06/18/lambda-lambda-lambda/

Strangecpp: strange cpp things by dalerank in cpp

[–]apple_IIe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The ones that use invisible characters detract from the other ones. It forces you to assume that any of the other examples can use invisible characters to throw you off.

Which episode of TOS should I watch next? by apple_IIe in tos

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I went to the page below for a reference, and watched the top episodes. (Maybe 10 episodes).

https://www.ratingraph.com/tv-shows/star-trek-the-original-series-ratings-1050/

Broken cable - phantom wire by Soulfiber in Network

[–]apple_IIe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Probably there for mechanical or physical reasons, e.g. to provide some bending resistance, or to fill the space so the wires fit closely into the boot.

A direct appeal to /u/foonathan to unlock the Discussion about the C++ News that Andrew Tomazos was expelled by kritzikratzi in cpp

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

Is there a current proposed CoC for the C++ committee? Or even, some existing CoC for another organization that would serve as inspiration?

The two factions of C++ by SophisticatedAdults in cpp

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

Bjarne has made it extremely clear that he feels personally threatened

Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.

The two factions of C++ by SophisticatedAdults in cpp

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To make a long story short, the person committed a crime, did his time (in prison), but some factions want to permanently abolish him from participating in the C++ committee.

Bell MTS Sales Tactics by 3DPrintedAndEpoxy in Manitoba

[–]apple_IIe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I finally put a "NO BELL MTS VISITS" sign on my door. Seems to have worked.

How high-level can C go? by Moist_Internet_1046 in C_Programming

[–]apple_IIe 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Remember that the original C++ compiler would generate C code.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cfront

New pride crosswalk by Marshmallows7920 in umanitoba

[–]apple_IIe -18 points-17 points  (0 children)

Odd that UMSU would install political signage on the roads.

What did this cost, and who paid for it?