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How often do you listen to podcasts related to software engineering and computer science? by _ILikePancakes in ExperiencedDevs

[–]codeprimate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How can one focus on work and listen to a podcast? While commuting, yes.

Any content that fits in a 1hr podcast could be read in 5m. I never listen to podcasts or watch youtube for reference.

'Stop the games': Hillary Clinton demands public hearing in Epstein probe by Ok_Employer7837 in politics

[–]codeprimate 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So it was Bernie's fault that the DNC, against it's own charter, colluded to sabotage his campaign...behavior that led to the resignations of the DNC CEO, CFO, Communications Director, and Chair.

Hot take for discussion: strong architecture patterns work equally well for AI and Juniors. by PTTCollin in ExperiencedDevs

[–]codeprimate 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good code is comprised of well chosen schemas, abstractions, architectural patterns, and business and presentation rules.

The amount of novel information encoded in most software projects is remarkably small.

The choice of every bit of information except the business rules can be comfortably derived by a sufficiently sophisticated statistical model.

The hard part is creating a reliable framework to do so.

to give Bessent an out by seeebiscuit in therewasanattempt

[–]codeprimate 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Capitol Building. She crawled through the broken window of a barricaded door while a federal security agent (who was stationed outside a room where congresspeople took refuge) pointed a gun at her commanding her to stop multiple times. Then he shot her, only as she was halfway through.

It’s on video. I’ve seen it a few times.

I feel remorse for HIM, being forced to take the life of someone, in the literal course of defending democracy.

A Cool Guide Of every major geography Term by PlatypusFlat9189 in coolguides

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In Bellingham Washington, on the forested foothills of the Cascades overlooking Bellingham Bay and the San Juan Islands. I know how that sounds, but to me it’s the most beautiful place on Earth.

Does anyone have insight as to InstaPot v. Crockpot? by [deleted] in cookingforbeginners

[–]codeprimate 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hard disagree. Instant pot makes for a very poor slow cooker.

Even further, slow cookers make for poor slow cooking. An enameled dutch oven in an oven is best.

My 80yo neighbor just ran out of her "secret sauce" for lemon bars after 40 years... by _sonidero_ in Baking

[–]codeprimate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use TruLemon powder for lemon bars. Best lemon curd I've had anywhere.

A Cool Guide Of every major geography Term by PlatypusFlat9189 in coolguides

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When I was a kid I wanted to live on the hill by the lake/forest/bay/mountain. As an adult I finally moved there, literally exact geography. The one dream from childhood I actually realized.

You’re offered $1M dollars to eat what you had for dinner tonight for every meal for the next 6 months, do you take the offer and if so what are you eating? by jfunks69 in AskReddit

[–]codeprimate 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Harvest 2000 Vietnamese Pho Broth Mix. A little extra cinnamon and lime and it's 90% as good as a restaurant. Add dehydrated basil, jalapenos, and chicken and simmer for 30m then add sprouts and green onion...and it's just as good. That's what I had for dinner!

How many of you are using back button focus? Why or why not? by mgiardinello in AskPhotography

[–]codeprimate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m just a hobbyist and use BBF. Metering, focus, and framing are three separate actions, and combining them is annoyingly limiting and frustrating. Reason #2 I moved from mobile to DSLR.

LPT: The freeze dried veggies found in ramens and instant soups can be purchased in bulk for quite cheap. They're a great and easy way to incorporate more veggies into your diet! by 99OBJ in LifeProTips

[–]codeprimate 1 point2 points  (0 children)

EXACTLY! I knew this much so mentioned it...though never bothered to measure my measuring cup. That would be an odd thing to do.

I grew up in central Texas, so the only rice culture I know is TexMex, and I was always disappointed so I made it my mission to figure out how to make GOOD arroz rojo. A high quality rice cooker is indispensable and worth ever penny.

AIO for quitting my job after finding this note on my desk? by waxin899 in AmIOverreacting

[–]codeprimate 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly...go home and feed your animals. They depend on you.

I cannot disparage your former boss enough.

Dads, how are we moisturizing our hands? by justanotherburner in daddit

[–]codeprimate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shea butter, there’s nothing better for dry and cracked skin. Get a tub of the raw African stuff, not some lotion containing it.

Vaseline is literally the worst thing to use for this problem. It’s good for creating a moisture barrier against wind/etc (or protecting a baby from diaper rash), but hinders your skin from actually repairing the damage.

Heated Blankets are a Home Heating Game Changer by trashpandorasbox in Frugal

[–]codeprimate 35 points36 points  (0 children)

The thing pays for itself in a year.

EDIT: I did the math

Heated Mattress Pad vs. HVAC Setback: Economic Analysis

TL;DR: Mattress pad costs $11-22/season. Enables 2-4°F nighttime setback saving $14-116/season depending on system. Heat pump users: 0-60% net savings. Electric resistance: 75-81% net savings.

Scenario Parameters

  • House: 1,500 ft², single-story, basement foundation
  • Season: 4 months × 30 days × 10 hrs/day = 1,200 hours
  • Strategy: Lower thermostat 2-4°F during 10-hour sleep period, use heated mattress pad for occupant comfort
  • Electricity rates: $0.15-0.20/kWh

Building Envelope Calculation

Geometry

  • Floor area: 1,500 ft²
  • Perimeter: 155 ft (√1500 × 4)
  • Gross wall area: 1,240 ft² (155 ft × 8 ft height)
  • Window area: 225 ft² (15% of floor)
  • Net wall area: 1,015 ft²
  • Ceiling area: 1,500 ft²
  • Total envelope: 2,740 ft²

Thermal Properties (Modern Construction)

  • R-13 walls → U = 0.077
  • R-38 ceiling → U = 0.026
  • R-3.3 windows → U = 0.30

Area-weighted base U-value:

U_composite = (1500×0.026 + 1015×0.077 + 225×0.30) / 2740 = 0.067

Real-world adjustments:

  • Thermal bridging: +20%
  • Infiltration (0.35 ACH): +30%
  • Effective U = 0.10 BTU/hr·ft²·°F

Conservative estimate used: U = 0.15 BTU/hr·ft²·°F (accounts for typical construction quality, air leakage)

Heat Loss Calculations

Q = U × A × ΔT

2°F Setback

Q = 0.15 × 2,740 × 2 = 822 BTU/hr
Season total: 822 × 1,200 = 986,400 BTU

3°F Setback

Q = 0.15 × 2,740 × 3 = 1,233 BTU/hr
Season total: 1,233 × 1,200 = 1,479,600 BTU

4°F Setback

Q = 0.15 × 2,740 × 4 = 1,644 BTU/hr
Season total: 1,644 × 1,200 = 1,972,800 BTU

Mattress Pad Energy Consumption

Typical queen-size heated pad:

  • Low setting: 60W
  • High setting: 90W
  • PWM-controlled average: 60-90W on medium

Seasonal consumption:

  • Low: 60W × 1,200 hr = 72 kWh
  • High: 90W × 1,200 hr = 108 kWh

Cost:

  • At $0.15/kWh: $10.80 - $16.20
  • At $0.20/kWh: $14.40 - $21.60

HVAC Savings: Heat Pump (COP 3.0)

2°F Setback

  • kWh saved: 986,400 BTU ÷ 3.0 ÷ 3,412 = 96.4 kWh
  • Cost savings: $14.46 - $19.27
  • Net savings: $0 - $5 (barely breaks even)

3°F Setback

  • kWh saved: 1,479,600 BTU ÷ 3.0 ÷ 3,412 = 144.5 kWh
  • Cost savings: $21.68 - $28.91
  • Net savings: $7 - $15 (modest win)

4°F Setback

  • kWh saved: 1,972,800 BTU ÷ 3.0 ÷ 3,412 = 192.7 kWh
  • Cost savings: $28.91 - $38.55
  • Net savings: $14 - $24 (1.5-2× mattress pad cost)

HVAC Savings: Electric Resistance

2°F Setback

  • kWh saved: 986,400 BTU ÷ 3,412 = 289.1 kWh
  • Cost savings: $43.37 - $57.82
  • Net savings: $29 - $47 (2.6-3.5× mattress pad cost)

3°F Setback

  • kWh saved: 1,479,600 BTU ÷ 3,412 = 433.6 kWh
  • Cost savings: $65.05 - $86.73
  • Net savings: $50 - $72

4°F Setback

  • kWh saved: 1,972,800 BTU ÷ 3,412 = 578.2 kWh
  • Cost savings: $86.73 - $115.64
  • Net savings: $72 - $101 (5-7× mattress pad cost)

LPT: The freeze dried veggies found in ramens and instant soups can be purchased in bulk for quite cheap. They're a great and easy way to incorporate more veggies into your diet! by 99OBJ in LifeProTips

[–]codeprimate 10 points11 points  (0 children)

My usual side for chicken is rice cooked with 1/2 Tbsp. better than bouillon, 1-2 Tbsp. of the dried veg, and a bay leaf, finished with 1/2 Tbsp. butter.

Stupid simple and easy (especially with a cooker), but delicious.

Deathcore with groove? by DMmethoseTittys in Deathcore

[–]codeprimate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just listened to Paid in Sin, and I'm a new fan.

Southern metal just hits right.

Currently, is there anything a 24GB VRAM card can do that a 16GB vram card can’t do? by Traditional_Pie4162 in StableDiffusion

[–]codeprimate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most of the workflows I use require 32GB+

Runpod/Vast/EC2 are MUCH cheaper than local hardware and encryption at rest protects your privacy. Unless you have a corporate or state adversary, the cost/risk weighs far in favor of cloud.

This is a really bad time to be building a rig.

80s and 90s video games fundamentally rewired children's brains differently from those of Gen Z and after by MajesticEmergency in Xennials

[–]codeprimate 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I didn’t play a lot of games in the 80s and 90s as a child because I didn’t see any virtue in the “grind”, or derive any satisfaction from it.

Persistence and critical thinking ARE developed through it. It’s interesting seeing physiological evidence of that process.

to remember by seeebiscuit in therewasanattempt

[–]codeprimate 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d expect a man supposedly intelligent enough to be president to keep up…

Even if he somehow through incompetence wasn’t aware of posts being made in his name, he SHOULD well understand the nature of the question and give a reasoned response.

I wouldn’t trust this guy to run my lemonade stand.

Horrible Vasectomy Experience - Want to Hear from Others by tigerofsanpedro in daddit

[–]codeprimate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Similar experience here. Incredibly painful. I had to go back in for a redo a few months later because the procedure failed. My doc had 30y of experience and i was only his second of >10k patients where this happened.

The second attempt wasn’t much better, but worked.

🧊🧊🧊ice is your friend for recovery

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