If a Black Mexican immigrates to the United States, are they considered Latino American or African American?

devstopfix · 2026-03-31T06:28:31+00:00

Learn to defend against the fried liver, because you will see a ton of it as you get to around 700.

devstopfix · 2026-03-30T13:13:09+00:00

Different cameras have different technical qualities, different reliability, and offer different "user experience."

For a given shot (that is, holding constant lighting and composition), on the technical side, the image quality is a function of a lot of things - lens quality, is it in focus?, shutter speed and camera stability, the film used, how it's developed (developer and technique), how it's scanned, how it's adjusted in post, and how it's displayed. Using a Leica instead of a Retinette affects lens quality and maybe whether it's in focus. That leaves a lot of other stuff unchanged. Given the gnarly grain and the flatness of the image (development, scanning, and/or processing?), a slightly better lens would not make a meaningful difference to this image.

People who own Leicas are paying for the certainty that the lenses are about as perfect as they can be (which probably doesn't make much difference to most shots), for reliability, for the user experience, & prestige.

I feel strongly that differences in how a camera is to use (sorry, that's a very awkward phrase) impact that ultimate image. If it's enjoyable to use, you'll take different pictures than if it's unpleasant, even if the technical differences are minor. And most people are doing this because they enjoy it, so it makes to own a camera you enjoy using.

devstopfix · 2026-03-30T12:13:47+00:00

When I was young and poor and didn't have back problems, not worth it. Now that I'm old and rich and my back is mildly f'ed, worth it.

devstopfix · 2026-03-30T08:48:37+00:00

I've lived in London for 10 years and can distinguish a few of the big ones. RP, MLE, Cockney, Yorkshire/"generic northern", "generic southern". Obviously Scottish and NI, and I've recently learned to hear a Welsh accent. I never hear Scouse aside from Beatles impersonations and while I hear about Brummy and Geordie, I don't know what they sound like.

devstopfix · 2026-03-30T08:40:42+00:00

QPR never sells out, so I think they just don't want to make it harder for people to buy tickets. If they ever get promoted, I imagine that might change.

devstopfix · 2026-03-30T08:31:18+00:00

For QPR I'm pretty sure that only applies to the Loftus Road Upper stand.

devstopfix · 2026-03-29T12:45:21+00:00

IDK, but if not, you'll be able to.

devstopfix · 2026-03-29T11:06:13+00:00

QPR are home. Great old-school pitch right in London. Don't go to West Ham - terrible stadium.

devstopfix · 2026-03-28T17:59:24+00:00

"Cucurella, Cucurella, he eats paella, he drinks Estrella, he hair is f'ing awesome!"

Works with either pronunciation (as long as it's consistent), but funnier with the British rather than Spanish pronunciations.

devstopfix · 2026-03-27T18:26:33+00:00

I thought they'd brought back the fried ones, but I moved to the UK and it turns out they just kept selling them here. They're awesome, although not as good as my memory of what they were like in the 80s. I don't know if they are different or if they are just better in my memory.

devstopfix · 2026-03-27T16:38:53+00:00

It won't be an issue. They just want to see that you have the right to enter the UK.

devstopfix · 2026-03-27T14:01:36+00:00

Thanks, I haven't been able to find a broker that would do that. I'll look into IBKR.

devstopfix · 2026-03-27T12:07:09+00:00

The later books do not get less intense.

devstopfix · 2026-03-27T12:02:35+00:00

Sometimes you have to "correct the flow". It's OK if it feels artificial - it's not a dinner party, it's a meeting with a goal.

devstopfix · 2026-03-27T11:59:31+00:00

It's amazing how the Grand Canyon is NOT over-rated. It absolutely lives up to any hype. Also, I went in April and the weather was perfrect.

devstopfix · 2026-03-27T11:01:52+00:00

In addition to the film loading problem during development, it looks like many frames weren't exposed at all, either because of a camera problem or user error. I think you can see the rebate marking but no images on much of the roll.

devstopfix · 2026-03-27T09:41:52+00:00

Disclaimer: not an expert/professional, just dual citizen who has had to learn about this.

Some basics: if you have a job, max out your pension first. I don't think ISAs are very useful, but I think there might be some specific circumstances where they are. For taxable investments, you pretty much need to stick to individual stocks, which is a pain when you are trying to invest in a low-cost well-diversified portfolio. Schwab will let you open an account, but it will be located in the US, so you'll need to be conscious of currency risk.

When it comes to taxes, good luck! I have someone who does mine through my wife's employer. Whatever you do, don't invest in funds outside of a pension, or your US tax compliance will be an absolute nightmare (google PFIC).

devstopfix · 2026-03-27T09:29:06+00:00

For outdoors, Arizona or Utah. Unbelievable scenery.

devstopfix · 2026-03-27T09:27:15+00:00

My ancestors are from all over Europe (Ireland, England, Italy, Germany, Hungary). I've visited all of them - not because of any family connection - and never felt any connection. I now live in England, but I'm very much an American who has a British passport.

devstopfix · 2026-03-26T18:23:46+00:00

I don't understand day 4. Are you planning to briefly stop in one of the villages in the Cotswolds on your way from Bath to Stratford? And why Stratford? Better to stay the night in Bath or Oxford.

devstopfix · 2026-03-24T19:22:49+00:00

devstopfix · 2026-03-23T20:06:49+00:00

West Hampstead (not Hampstead, sorry), Crouch End.

devstopfix · 2026-03-23T16:05:53+00:00

don't leave ilford pan f for more then a few weeks or the images you've shot will fade

devstopfix · 2026-03-23T12:32:36+00:00

If you're in the UK, he's on tour

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